Veterinary Assistant

7 days ago


Oakville, Canada Southeast Oakville Vet Full time

Are you a veterinary assistant who loves patient care, teamwork, and working in a beautiful, well-equipped hospital? We’d love to meet you.

Our **3-year-old, modern, multi-doctor veterinary facility** is growing, and we’re looking for a **skilled, compassionate Veterinary Assistant** to join our supportive and upbeat team. We pride ourselves on high-quality medicine, a collaborative culture, and creating a workplace people truly enjoy coming to every day.

**Why You’ll Love Working With Us**
- **Modern, well-designed hospital** with updated equipment and workflows
- **Positive, team-focused culture** where your skills and input are valued
- Commitment to **excellent patient care and client education and service.**We are AAHA, Fear Free, and Cat Friendly certified
- Supportive **leadership**, with clear mission, purpose, and values
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your skills

**What You’ll Be Doing**
- Assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians during exams and procedures
- Safely and compassionately handling and restraining patients (dogs and cats)
- Preparing exam rooms, equipment, and treatment areas
- Supporting hospitalized patients with providing husbandry and TLC
- Communicating clearly and kindly with clients and team members
- Helping keep our hospital clean, organized, stocked, and running smoothly
- Preparing fecal and blood samples for the lab

**What We’re Looking For**
- Veterinary assistant experience preferred (or equivalent hands-on animal care experience), or holds a certificate/diploma in animal care
- Strong animal handling skills, attention to detail, and an ability to think ahead and multitask
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills (efficient, very pleasant, courteous, polite, and helpful under all conditions)
- A genuine passion for veterinary medicine and patient care
- A focus on cleanliness of the facility as a priority (lots of cleaning and laundry)

**Compensation & Benefits**
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Health, dental, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off and holidays
- Employee pet care discounts
- Uniform Allowance
- Continuing education and training opportunities
- A respectful, inclusive, and fun work environment

**If you’re looking for a place where great medicine, modern facilities, and a truly supportive team come together, we’d love to hear from you.**

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Work Location: In person



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