Veterinary Assistant, Bedford Parks Animal Hospital

3 weeks ago


Bedford, Canada VCA Animal Hospitals Full time

**Veterinary Assistant**:
**Location: Bedford, NS**:
Bedford Parks Animal Hospital, nested in the developing and vibrant community of Bedford, NS is welcoming a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team Welcoming all experience levels and passions, to create a diverse team. We pride ourselves in nurturing a supportive, collaborative & fun team environment. Some aspects of this role include
- Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and 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

What’s required
- 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 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
- Previous veterinary assistant education or certificate is an asset

**What VCA Canada offers you**:
With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture of wellness and appreciation you can thrive in
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive wages and benefits
- VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program - Ask us more
- Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips
- Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
- Annual uniform allowance
- RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program - saving for your future just got easier
- 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

About us: Bedford Parks Animal Hospital is an easy commute from anywhere within Halifax Regional Municipality. Our new hospital has a large, bright, beautiful new space to work in We have been proudly an active member of our community in the Halifax Region since 2021 and strive to provide the best possible medical, surgical and dental care for small companion animals. Our hospital is within close proximity to 24/7 emergency clinic support; therefore no on-call, no overnights, no Sundays, and no holiday schedules Nurturing a culture of collaboration and wellness if essential to our team.

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.



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