Veternary Assistant

**Westhills Equine Veterinary Services (WEVS) is shifting from an on-call emergency team to a dedicated overnight emergency and hospitalized case care team.**

Westhills EVS is located 10 minutes west of Stony Plain (Alberta, Canada) and 30 minutes west of Edmonton and is easily accessed off of TransCanada Highway 16 on Range Road 25. You must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation as we are not on a bus route.

When you join Westhills EVS, you join a group of hard-working and knowledgeable healthcare professionals who encourage continuing education, using a team-based approach, and maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

We offer competitive compensation, health savings account benefits, company events and a staff discount on products and services.

As a Veterinary Assistant (VA) you will work closely with our veterinarians in a wide variety of animal nursing duties and play a large role in client education and exceptional patient care.

**Westhills EVS provides interesting and dynamic VA work in a variety of areas, including but not limited to**:

- Laboratory procedures
- Hospitalized patient care
- Client Education
- Reproduction assistance and neonatal care
- Routine diagnostics and laboratory testing
- Emergency triage
- Surgical preparation and assistance
- General medicine assistance

**What We’re Looking For**:

- REQUIRED: Extensive Horse Handling Experience
- STRONG ASSET: Previous equine veterinary experience.
- Strong interest in emergency and critical care with the ability to work in rapid, high-pressure situations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (in English), with the ability to communicate calmly during emergencies.
- A team-oriented mindset and a commitment to excellence in equine care.

**Why Join Us?**

At Westhills EVS, you’ll work in a supportive, fast-paced environment with access to modern, well-equipped facilities. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of equine practice and our emergency services with plenty of opportunities for growth.

**What We Offer**
- A premium hourly rate for working overnights ranges from $24 to $28/hour depending on experience.
- Health Spending Account
- Continuing Education to advance your skills in emergency care.
- Reimbursement for all dues and levies associated with your membership in the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association.
- Uniform Allowance
- 20% discount on professional service
- Cost + 10% on products.
- Collaborative Team Environment