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Veterinary Assistant, Client Care, Chester Basin Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals • Full-time • Canada • 23h ago

Location

Chester Basin, Nova Scotia, Canada

Category

Hospital Support Roles

Job Id

R-238426

Job Type

Full time

Veterinary Assistant, Client Care

Location: Chester Basin, NS

Chester Basin Animal Hospital welcomes a dependable and caring Veterinary Assistant, Client Care Coordinator to join our team. This part-time opportunity includes a range of responsibilities that directly contribute to the efficient and effective daily operation of the hospital. Your primary responsibility is to ensure our clients and their pets feel welcomed, expertly cared for, and appreciated!

Assist veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
Create a warm and welcoming environment for our patients 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
Compassion and a nurturing attitude
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to adapt to changing situations
Efficient in carrying out assignments independently
Takes initiative to complete tasks throughout the day
Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA) program certificate is an asset

Additional responsibilities include:

Ability to answer a multiline phone system and track and book appointments effectively
Placing outbound calls to pet parents for follow-up and future appointment bookings
Respond and manage email correspondence; clients, referring veterinarians & internal office messages
Admitting and discharging pet patients
Invoicing/billing; creating estimates, obtaining pet owner confirmation, and processing payments
Scheduling appointments
Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting people at ease and creating a welcoming environment
Strong organizational skills
Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services, updated medical office procedures and assisting the Veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
Previous customer service or front desk experience in hospitality or retail is an asset!
No experience with animals, no problem, so long as you love animals! VCA Canada Offers! At our core are our people – people with different strengths and interests that enrich our diversity, innovation, and excellence. A team we think of as family.

What VCA Canada Offers

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier!!
A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
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!

Our Story

VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy.

In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers.

VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.

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