Tech Assistant, ER, Vancouver Animal Emergency
1 week ago
Location: Vancouver, BC
The Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre is an established, cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary facility located in the heart of Metro Vancouver. Our Emergency Service is welcoming enthusiastic, highly motivated veterinary assistants. This is an exceptional opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in an important support role for the entire hospital.
Your role will entail:
- Assist the veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
- Providing compassionate care duties, including feeding and walking patients
- Technical skills should include knowledge of patient care and restraint techniques
- General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of reception area, pet holding areas, and common areas
- Enhance the client's experience by coordinating between the clients and members of the medical team
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
- Compassionate 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 and working independently
- Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA) program certificate is an asset
Schedule: As the Emergency Service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, this position will include shifts in the daytime, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holiday shifts. Shifts are typically 12 hours in length, 3 shifts/week.
Compensation: $18.00 to $21.00 per hour. The hourly rate range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.
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
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive wages and benefits
- VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more
- Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technologist scholarship (annual process)
- Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips
- Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
- Annual uniform allowance
- RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier
- Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here
- Referral Bonus Rewards
- Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
- Generous personal pet care discounts
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