Veterinary Assistant

7 days ago


Langley, Canada Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital Full time

Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital (BBVSH) is growing and seeking more Veterinary Assistants (VA) to join our team.
- Graduate from a Veterinary Assistant, Office assistant or Veterinary Technician Assistant program or have gained experience working in a veterinary clinic or hospital an asset
- Have a willingness to learn more regarding veterinary care and services
- Create a warm, positive, low stress environment for our patients and clients
- Have a compassionate and nurturing attitude
- Have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Have the ability to adapt to changing situations
- Efficient in carrying out assignments independently
- Take initiative to complete tasks
- Work well under pressure

**VA Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Assist the veterinary team with various tasks and treatments
- Restraining of patients
- Nursing care of hospitalized patients (cleaning, walking, feeding and some medication)
- General housekeeping duties
- Set up and take down of procedures or treatments
- Running blood work and other various lab requests
- History taking, client communication, patient updates
- Opportunity to advance to specialty VA positions

Our doctors, technicians and VAs are a cohesive team of professionals who strongly believe in collaboration, communication, respect and lifelong learning. BBVSH has board-certified specialists in surgery, oncology, neurology, critical care, internal medicine, radiology and cardiology. We also offer a full rehabilitation department complete with an underwater treadmill. Each department works collaboratively with other services within BBVSH, as well as accepting referrals and emergencies from other specialty and general practices.

**What BBVSH offers**:

- Shift premiums for overnight shifts
- Medical and Dental plans
- RRSP plans
- Uniform allowance
- Substantial staff pet discounts
- Mentorship and support from our hospital teams
- Professional development through our in
- house continuing education events

If you think you would thrive in an environment where your hard work is valued, and you are seen as an essential part of the clinical team then BBVSH is the place for you

Take a tour of our hospital:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We are mask-friendly but not mask-mandatory.

Application question(s):

- Do you have a reliable means of transportation (vehicle or transit)?
- Do you have any experience working with animals or interest in the veterinary industry?

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)



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