Veterinary Assistant/receptionist

1 week ago

Victoria, Canada Westshore Pet Clinic Full time

**Position: Veterinary Assistant, full-time**

**Facility: Westshore Pet Clinic**

**Location: Langford, BC**

**Westshore Pet Clinic** is a new family owned and operated veterinary clinic in Langford, B.C. opened in March.

**Our facility**:

- Located at 111-1057 Langford Parkway.
- 2,200 s.f. facility, plus 1,300 s.f. attached warehouse/ utilities area, no shortage of space
- The floor plan was designed by an architect specializing in veterinary practices for optimal workflow.
- Interior was designed by an award-winning designer with a goal to create a home like atmosphere to minimize stress for patients, clients, and employees.
- Lots of natural light.
- 4 spacious exam rooms.
- Air conditioning and ventilation.
- All new top-of-the line equipment.
- Dedicated x-ray room with lead-lined walls for your protection.
- Janitorial service to clean and disinfect the facility on regular basis.

**Our goals and values**:
Our goal is to provide medicine with compassion and integrity. Honest and open communication between our clients and staff is paramount to the clinic’s philosophy.

We know how challenging the veterinary industry is and has been since COVID-19. We want to create a positive work environment for all employees. We will do this by promoting work/ life balance and providing above industry average wages and health benefits, among other things.

**We are looking for**:
A full-time veterinary assistant with a minimum of 6 months experience in veterinary field.

**Key duties and responsibilities**:

- Receive medical history and obtain patients' weight,
- Help veterinarian with patients' restrain,
- Help with instrument cleaning and pack wrapping,
- Answer phones and schedule appointments,
- Welcome clients,
- Assist client with food purchases,
- Other administrative duties.

**We offer**:

- Salary starting at $19 hourly.
- Full
- time at 40 hours per week,
- Paid sick days (5 days per year, if not used, paid out as a bonus at the year end),
- Paid vacation,
- Health benefits (dental, vision, extended benefits),
- Uniform allowance,
- Products at cost,
- Services at generous discount,
- No weekend or evening hours.
- Work hours: 8.45 am -5.15 pm with 30 minute lunch break.

**About the owner**:
Thank you for your interest in this job posting. Dr. Martin Klein was born and raised on Vancouver Island and obtained his biology degree at the University of Victoria. He graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon in 2012 and has practiced as an associate veterinarian in Maple Ridge and Victoria until opening Westshore Pet Clinic.

Martin, his wife and their two sons enjoy living in Langford. When not working, they spend time at hockey rinks and exploring the Westcoast.

Please call
778-677-7883 if you have any further questions.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: starting at

$19

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $19.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Front desk: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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