Veterinary Assistant, Bedford Parks Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals•Bedford, NS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Bedford Parks Animal Hospital, located in Bedford, NS, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant. The hospital welcomes candidates with prior veterinary hospital experience or those with customer service experience and a passion for animals. The role offers mentoring and continuing education for professional development. VCA Canada, a network of veterinary hospitals with its head office in Calgary, Alberta, has been committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. They focus on delivering high-quality medicine and are part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands since 2017. VCA Canada employs over 4,000 Canadians and has been recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026. VCA Animal Hospitals, a leader in veterinary care, is dedicated to the future of veterinary medicine, providing primary, emergency, urgent, and specialty care to over four million pets annually. They invest in cutting-edge tools, training, and technology, employing 35,000 Associates, including nearly 7,000 veterinarians, 4,000 credentialed technicians, and over 10,000 veterinary assistants.

Requirements

Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty with clients
Strong communication skills and ability to work with a dynamic and diverse team
Compassion and a nurturing attitude when providing care to clients and patients
Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations
Positive outlook and enthusiasm for learning
Initiative in carrying out assignments independently

Nice To Haves

Previous veterinary education or a certificate is an asset

Responsibilities

Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and the treatment of pet patients
Providing compassionate care duties, including feeding and walking patients
Technical skills; assistance with patient care and restraint
General hospital maintenance, including cleaning kennels
Enhance the client’s experience by coordinating between the clients and members of the medical team
Reception duties; handling multi-line phones; greeting clients; scheduling