Veterinary Assistant, Dalhousie Varsity Animal Hospital

3 days ago


Calgary, Canada VCA Animal Hospitals Full time
Veterinary Assistant

Location: Calgary, AB

Dalhousie Varsity Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join their team.

Your role will be:

  • Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and treatment of pet patients

  • Providing compassionate care duties including feeding and walking patients

  • Technical skills should include knowledge of patient care and restraint, client care, hospital asepsis, and surgical assisting

  • General hospital maintenance including cleaning kennels

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 education or a certificate is preferred

What you can expect from us

  • Mentorship and support from our hospital leadership teams

  • Professional development through annual VCA conferences and annual CE allowances to help upgrade your skills

  • Interactive learning through our in-house online university (Woof U)

  • Industry-leading customer service training through VCA’s Client Experience Program

  • A commitment to give back to the community through participation in charitable programs and initiatives

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 of Wellness and Appreciation you can thrive in

  • VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more

  • Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips

  • Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology

  • RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier

  • Paid membership and dues; Annual uniform allowance

  • Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time

  • Employee assistance program

  • Continuing education benefits; paid to learn

  • Referral Bonus Rewards

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

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

  • Access to amazing mini-courses

  • 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

Join us

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