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Veterinary Assistant, Dalhousie Varsity Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals • Full-time • Calgary, Alberta, Canada • 4d ago

Veterinary Assistant

Location: Calgary, AB

Dalhousie Varsity Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join their team.

Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and the treatment of pet patients
Providing compassionate care duties, including feeding and walking patients
Technical skills should include knowledge of patient care and restraint, client care, hospital asepsis, and surgical assisting
General hospital maintenance including cleaning kennels

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
Previous veterinary education or a certificate is preferred

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!

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A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
Competitive wages and health/dental 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
Extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

Join us!

For more information on who we are, what we do, Paw It Forward and opportunities with VCA, please visit us online at vcacanada.com

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