Veterinary Technician Assistant

6 months ago

Halifax, Canada Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital Full time

Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital in Halifax is seeking a friendly, energetic, and compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our innovative and dynamic team in our Specialty Services.

We work collaboratively, so it’s important that we identify someone with a cheerful and amiable disposition that shares our enthusiasm for teamwork. We believe in work-life balance, laughter and fun while doing the dedicated, professional work we do. If you are looking for a progressive environment where everyone is heard and recognized for their unique contributions, we would love to meet you.

Client Experience
- Provides exceptional client service and builds relationships with clients through

communication, respect, and professionalism.
- Exhibits a compassionate and nurturing attitude when providing care to clients and

patients.
- Routinely contributes to the cleanliness and organization of the practice, to ensure all

guests leave with a lasting, positive impression of the hospital.

Patient Experience
- Focusses on the well-being and comfort of the patient while following best medicine

and patient experience principles.
- Greets, handles, and treats pets with kindness, compassion, patience, and skill using

an array of safe, fear free techniques.
- Nurtures an environment that makes patients feel safe and secure.
- Advocates for the patient, their comfort and care.
- Helps provide an organized and calm procedural and patient flow throughout medical

and treatment areas.

Culture & Communication
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with a dynamic and diverse team.
- Contributes to a positive, healthy, and safe workplace culture.
- Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations.
- Supports and participates in all voluntary and mandatory accreditations and training.

This includes but is not limited to; Fear Free Certification, Recover CPR, Hands Free

Radiation, Employment Standards, AAHA, WHMIS, OHS, etc.

Technical Applications & Role Awareness
- Efficiently, accurately, and safely perform animal handling and restraint (including

difficult or fractious patients)
- Ensure hospitalized patients are clean, comfortable, exercised, and fed according to

instructions provided.
- Frequently monitors all in-hospital patients and accurately records details relating to

feeding, appearance, or behavior. Immediately reports any changes to the assigned

team.
- Provides direct assistance to Technicians, Doctors, and general assistance

throughout the hospital. This may include assisting with appointments, treatments,

procedures, and surgeries.
- Reconciles and unpacks orders. Displays awareness of inventory and stock

numbers.
- Assist in setting up IV fluid bags and lines.
- Respect the confidentiality of client and patient information.
- Ensure cleanliness of facilities including cleaning kennels, laundry, mopping and

cleaning of hospital (lobby, exam rooms, treatment areas, etc).
- A healthy work-life balance is important to us As such, schedules will include a mix

of day shift, night shift, weekends, and holidays to help create a schedule that will

allow for life outside of work.

Qualifications:

- Veterinary Assistant diploma preferred or equivalent experience in the Veterinary

industry.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Initiative in carrying out assignments independently.
- Computer proficiency
- Multitasking and strong organizational skills
- Kind, compassionate, and responsible disposition
- Problem solving skills with the ability to adapt, be creative, and offer quick and

effective solutions.
- Ability to work in teams and thrive in a fast-paced, high stress environment.

Total Compensation
- We value our team members, and prove it by supporting your personal, financial,

and professional growth through:

- A Competitive Wage
- A comprehensive Health Benefits package (100% of Medical, Dental, & Vision

premiums paid), *Effective following successful completion of 3-month probationary

period*
- Professional Services coverage (chiropractor, massage therapist, physiotherapist,

and more)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation time.
- Paid Emergency Days
- Generous Veterinary Discounts (75% off services for your own pets, and an

extended family and friends discount)
- Uniform Allowance
- We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a respectful,

inclusive, and diverse workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- assistant: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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