Veterinary Grief Counsellor

3 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada VCA Animal Hospitals Full time
Veterinary Grief Counsellor

Company: VCA Canada Animal Hospital

Location: Calgary, AB

VCA Canada Animal Hospital is currently welcoming a Grief Counselor to join our team. As a Grief Counsellor, you will provide support and guidance to individuals and families who are experiencing the loss of a beloved pet. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pet owners by offering compassionate counseling services tailored to their specific needs.

  • Excellent communication skills of a quiet and unobtrusive nature.  

  • A knowledge of human loss is essential as it can be adapted to pet loss as one learns more.

  • Demonstrate active listening while offering a compassionate and non-judgmental space for clients to express their feelings of grief and loss.

  • Assess clients' emotional and psychological needs related to pet loss.

  • Develop personalized treatment plans and goals to address grief and promote healing.

  • Knowledge of the qualities of dogs, cats, lizards of many sorts, horses, and small rodents. 

  • A love for all companion animals

Qualification

  • A master’s degree in counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field is required.

  • Previous experience in grief counseling or a related field is preferred.

  • Experience working with pet owners or in veterinary settings is a plus.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to empathize with individuals experiencing pet loss

Schedule

  • This work can be done from home using lists and Client/Patient labels provided by the clinic.

  • There is often in-person consultation depending on the client's request and needs.

What VCA Canada Offers

Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture you can thrive in: We have the right fit for you

  • A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation

  • Access to amazing mini-courses

  • Employee assistance program

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

  • Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care

  • 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

Email: careers.canada@vca.com for further information or click Apply Now

VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
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