Veterinary Assistant - VCA Canada

Job Details

Veterinary Assistant

Ottawa (en)
  • City City: Various Ontario Cities
  • Rate of Pay Rate of Pay: Hourly
  • Positions Available Positions Available: 5
  • Type Type: Full Time
  • Duration Duration: Permanent
  • Avg. Hours/Week Avg. Hours/Week: 30-40
  • Schedule Schedule: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Shift
  • Education Education: College

VCA Canada Animal Hospitals is currently welcoming Veterinary Assistants to join our amazing teams in Eastern Canada! 

This is an exceptional opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in a very important support role for the entire hospital.

General Responsibilities:

  • Assist veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
  • Create a warm and welcoming environment for our patient and pet parents
  • Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients
  • General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of reception area, pet holding areas, and common areas
  • Willingness to learn more regarding; veterinary services, updated medical office procedures and assisting the Veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments

What VCA Canada Offers!

Join our team and you'll 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 you can thrive in: 

  • We have the right fit for you! A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation! 
  • Competitive wages and benefits! RRSP savings program (for full-time roles) 
  • Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)Annual uniform allowance 
  • 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
  • And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

► Schedule: Full-time, contract and part-time opportunities - we are flexible!

► Practicum Placement Opportunities too with us!

Locations: Mobility and growth opportunities with over 50 locations in Ontario and also now in Nova Scotia!Ontario: Barrie, Belleville, Burlington, Cambridge, Colborned Collingwood, Gloucester, Guelph, Hamilton, Kanata, Kingston, London, Markham, Midland, Mississauga, Nepean, Newmarket, North York, Oakville, Oshawa, Ottawa, Peterborough, Petrolia, Port Colborne, Sarnia, Scarborough, Stittsville, Stoney Creek, Stouffville, Toronto, Waterloo, WhitbyNova Scotia: Halifax, Bedford, Elmsdale, Eastern Passage

Email Resume / preferred location to: careers.Canada@vca.com

Perks & Benefits

  • Retirement savings plans
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Matching retirement contributions
  • Paid holidays
  • Excellent health benefits
  • Competitive wages
  • Tuition reimbursement or payment for seminars and classes
  • Educational assistance
  • On the job training
  • Regular performance reviews
  • Professional development
  • Team building activities or trips
  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
  • Pets are welcome
  • Free uniforms or uniform cleaning
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee referral bonus
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