Veterinary Assistant (VA)

Veterinary Assistant Positions Available at BBVSH

About the Role
Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital (BBVSH) is looking to add experienced Veterinary Assistants (VA) with 1 to 3+ years experience to join our dynamic hospital.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a specialized veterinary environment and enjoys working in a focused, fast-paced specialty environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting the veterinary team with a wide variety of procedures, treatments, and patient care tasks
• Safe and compassionate restraint of patients during exams, treatments, imaging, and procedures
• Providing nursing care to hospitalized patients, including feeding, walking, cleaning, and administering medications under supervision
• Performing general housekeeping and maintaining a clean, organized, and sterile clinical environment
• Preparing for and cleaning up after procedures, diagnostics, and surgeries
• Running in-house laboratory diagnostics such as blood work, urinalysis, and other point-of-care tests
• Taking patient histories, relaying client observations, and assisting in communicating patient updates
• Supporting the surgical team by preparing patients for surgery (clipping, scrubbing, and transferring), and scrubbing in to assist as needed under technician or veterinarian guidance
• Processing, sterilizing, and maintaining surgical instruments and medical equipment according to hospital protocols

The ideal candidate would:

• Graduate from a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician Assistant program or have gained experience working in a veterinary clinic or hospital
• Have a willingness to learn more regarding veterinary care and services
• Create a positive, low stress environment for our patients and clients
• Have a compassionate and nurturing attitude
• Have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Have the ability to adapt to changing situations
• Efficient in carrying out assignments independently
• Take initiative to complete tasks
• Work well under pressure

Schedule

These positions have varied shifts during the day, evening, and on call. The ICU/ER does include overnights as well. We operate on 4 x 10-hour shifts or 3 x 12-hour shifts depending on the needs of the hospital. At least one weekend day of availability is required.

About Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital (BBVSH)

Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital (BBVSH) is a 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients and clients.

Our hospital brings together a diverse team of veterinary specialists, emergency veterinarians, registered veterinary technologists, veterinary assistants, client service representatives, and support professionals who work collaboratively to provide high-quality patient and client care.

Join the BBVSH team and be part of a hospital committed to advancing veterinary care while supporting the people who make that care possible. This is also an excellent opportunity for veterinary assistants who are eager to expand their skills and knowledge while working alongside experienced technicians, doctors, and specialists in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Take a tour of our hospital:

http://bbvsh.com/tour

Due to the number of applications we receive, we will only be looking for candidates that can fill full time hours and commit to at least 1 year of employment.

Pay: $19.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• Are you looking for full-time or part-time work?
• Are you available for varied shifts including evenings, weekends, or overnights (for ICU/ER)?

Work Location: In person