Veterinary Assistant

Eagle Hill Animal Hospital is a multi doctor veterinary practice that has been serving clients and their pets in the Mission area for many years. Eagle Hill was a result of a merge in 2016 of 2 long standing hospitals. Our hospital is privileged with keeping the long term trust we have built within the Mission community over several decades, and we are always striving to find new and better ways to provide top notch compassionate medicine to our patients, and excellent client care to our clients. Positive work culture is always important to our team; we love to have fun On any day you can walk in and find our dedicated staff laughing with each other and spending quality time with the patients we see, and of course giving our clinic cat ‘Gordon’ the constant attention he demands

**About The Role**:
Our ideal Vet Assistant will counsel and educate clients, under the direction of a Veterinarian or a RVT, on various aspects of animal care such as dosage/purpose of medications, home care, vaccination requirements, and preventative healthcare recommendations. In collaboration with the team, they will suggest and explain laboratory procedures and testing. They will also greet, handle, and treat animals in a way that contributes to an environment in which animals feel safe and secure. Having great communication and the ability to take direction well is an asset. Please note that this position is for a 16 hour work week. Multitasking, prioritizing and heavy lifting is considered an asset.

Expected Wage Range: $17.43 - $23.00

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive Base Salary
- Vacation & Paid Time Off

**Meet VetCare**:
VetCare (vet-care.ca) is a proudly Canadian-owned acquirer and operator of veterinary practices, based in Vancouver, and with passionate team members across Canada. Our commitment to care is at the heart of what we do, from guiding our talented medical and operations teams, supporting practice owners through seamless transitions, and providing the highest quality of care to patients through our community-focused practices.

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