About the role

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Employment Type: Part-time

Role Type: Existing role

Compensation: $17.85 to $25.00 depending on experience

Blair Animal Hospital is currently welcoming a dependable and outgoing Veterinary Reception, Animal Care Attendant to join our team! This part - time opportunity includes a range of responsibilities which directly attributes to the efficient and effective daily operation of the hospital. A few attributes and qualifications are:

Take initiative and work independently 
Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease and creating a welcoming environment 
Comfortable with animal handling and husbandry
Ability to answer a multiline phone system and track and book appointments effectively 
Placing outbound calls to pet parents for follow-up and future appointment bookings
Scheduling appointments; Admitting and discharging pet patients
Invoicing/billing; creating estimates, obtaining pet owner confirmation and processing payments
Veterinary Assistant (VA) program certificate an asset
A love for all companion animals!!

What We Can Offer You

RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
Competitive wages and benefits!
Annual uniform allowance
Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
Referral Bonus Rewards
Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
Generous personal pet care discounts
And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

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Skills & Tags

Aplyr's read

VCA Animal Hospitals is a major player in veterinary care, employing a diverse team from veterinary technicians to corporate controllers.
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What's promising

•VCA offers extensive career opportunities across North America, from entry-level to specialized roles.
•The company provides a comprehensive range of veterinary services, enhancing employee skill development.
•VCA's large network supports career growth and mobility within the organization.

What to watch

•High turnover in client service roles may indicate job dissatisfaction.
•Limited public information about work-life balance and employee satisfaction.
•Corporate structure might limit autonomy for individual hospitals.

Why VCA Animal Hospitals

•VCA is part of Mars, Inc., providing stability and resources from a global corporation.
•The company's focus on preventive care sets it apart in the veterinary industry.
•VCA's integration with Mars Veterinary Health offers unique cross-brand collaboration opportunities.

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About VCA Animal Hospitals

VCA Animal Hospitals

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VCA Animal Hospitals is a leading provider of veterinary services in the United States and Canada, offering a wide range of medical, surgical, and preventive care for pets.