Veterinary Assistant

Our Burnside Veterinary family is looking for a full-time veterinary assistant to join our locally owned hospital. We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic veterinary assistant to join our growing family of 6 vets. We pride ourselves as a practice that is committed to the community it serves and have various initiatives to give back to this community on a regular basis. Our patients are treated like family! Our focus is always on working collaboratively with the client to provide excellent and individualized patient care. This is an opportunity for you to be a part of a team where the support for learning and growth are truly endless! The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, enjoys being busy, has a great sense of humor and will appreciate being a part of a dedicated team of professionals. Do not miss this opportunity to be a part of a large, experienced, and supportive team.

Our ideal Candidate will have the following:

-Veterinary Assistant Diploma

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Empathy
• Desire to learn and has an open minded, positive attitude
• Works effectively on a team or on their own, with or without supervision
• Passion for animals is a must!

Offering:

• Competitive compensation, medical and dental benefits, and an RRSP program.
• Paid vacation
• Committed to ongoing growth and learning and have ample support for continuing education in your desired areas of interest.
• On-site parking, accessible by bus, bike (dedicated trails) and car.
• Incredible discounts on animal services and products.
• Recognition of the importance of work life balance and a positive working environment

We can’t wait to meet you!

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Experience:

• Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person