Veterinary Assistant

Location: Calgary, AB

Employment Type: Full-time

Benefits eligible: Yes

Shifts: Rotating schedule; includes some weekends, evenings, overnights and holidays

Western Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre is welcoming an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our fun and motivated team of professional pet health caregivers.

The successful candidate will support our Doctors and Technician teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.  Veterinary experience or a certificate would be an asset to this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and the treatment of pet patients

• Providing compassionate care duties, including feeding and walking patients

• General hospital maintenance including cleaning kennels and hospital areas

• Patient handling and restraint

• Running lab work and aiding with diagnostic imaging

• Working closely with the ER team to support patient care in the ICU

Qualifications:

• Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty

• Compassion and a nurturing attitude, providing care to clients and patients

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

• Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Initiative in carrying out assignments independently

Hospital Overview

Western strives to provide our employees with a respectful, educational, productive, fun, and collaborative work environment, with the primary goal of delivering world-class veterinary services and patient care. We offer a dynamic team environment, encompassing specialty and emergency services, in a state-of-the-art facility.

What We Can Offer You!!

• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!

• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!  

• Paid membership and dues; Annual uniform allowance

• Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time

• Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!

• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives

• Employee assistance program

• Referral Bonus Rewards!

• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus

• Virtual health care (telemedicine)

• Generous personal pet care discounts

• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

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