Veterinary Assistant

Location: Victoria, BC

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

Employment Type: Full-time

Feltham Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest-quality care for their pets.

Your role will be:

Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and the treatment of pet patients
Providing compassionate care duties, including feeding and walking patients
General hospital maintenance, including cleaning kennels, laundry, and stocking inventory
Enhance the client’s experience by coordinating between the clients and members of the medical team
Carries out Reception tasks as required (e.g. answering telephone calls, invoicing clients, booking appointments)
Maintains autoclave packs
Washes, dries, and wraps greens for sterilization
Cleans and sterilizes instruments
Prepares appointment rooms for examinations (e.g. ensuring rooms are stocked and clean)

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
Compassion and a 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 independently
Ability to manage time efficiently while taking on multiple tasks
Previous work experience in a veterinary practice is considered an asset

What VCA Canada Offers

RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
Flexible schedules!
Competitive wages and benefits!
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!

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match

Work Location: In person

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