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VCA Animal Hospitals Veterinary Assistant, Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Clinic in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia
Veterinary Assistant
Eastern Passage, NS
Full-time
Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Clinic welcomes a dependable and caring Veterinary Assistant to join our team full-time! This is an exceptional opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in an important support role for the entire hospital.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease
Compassion and nurturing attitude
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and adapt to changing situations
Capable of taking initiative and working both independently and collaboratively
Some of the skills and responsibilities include:
Assist veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
Create a warm and welcoming environment for our pet parents
Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our 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
A Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA) program certificate is an asset
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!
Flexible schedules!
Competitive wages and benefits!
VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician scholarship (annual process)
Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
Annual uniform allowance
RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
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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