About this role
Veterinary Assistant
Location: Belleville, ON
Compensation: $17.85 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Type: Existing position
Foster Park Animal Hospital is currently welcoming a dependable and confident Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This full-time opportunity includes a range of responsibilities which directly contribute to the efficient and effective daily operation of the hospital. Your primary responsibility is to assist our veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments.
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
Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services, updated medical office procedures and assisting the Veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
Exceptional client service skills
Compassion and a nurturing attitude
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Ability to adapt to changing situations
Efficient in carrying out assignments independently
Takes initiative to complete tasks throughout the day
What VCA Canada Offers
Flexible schedules!
Competitive wages and benefits!
Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician scholarship (annual process)
Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
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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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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Other facts
About VCA Animal Hospitals
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 430 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.
As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is taking care of the future of veterinary medicine to help achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose—A Better World for Pets™. To learn more about VCA, visit: www.vca.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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What you'll do
- Assist veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments while maintaining a clean and welcoming environment. Create a positive atmosphere for clients and patients.
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