Veterinary AssistantLocation: Bedford, NSBedford Parks Animal Hospital, nestled in the developing and vibrant community of Bedford, NS is welcoming a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!Do you have experience in a veterinary hospital and are wanting to make a change? Great!!Do you have experience in Customer Service, have a love of animals and want to help them and the people that come with them? We want to hear from you too!Through mentoring and continuing education, we can further help you develop in this role.Who We NeedWelcoming all experience levels and passions to create a diverse team. We pride ourselves on nurturing a supportive, collaborative & fun team environment. Some aspects of this role includeAssisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and treatment of pet patientsProviding compassionate care duties, including feeding and walking patientsTechnical skills; assistance with patient care and restraintGeneral hospital maintenance including cleaning kennelsEnhance the client’s experience by coordinating between the clients and members of the medical teamReception duties; handling multi-line phones; greeting clients; schedulingWhat’s requiredExceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty with clientsStrong communication skills and ability to work with a dynamic and diverse teamCompassion and a nurturing attitude when providing care to clients and patientsAbility to remain calm and efficient in stressful situationsPositive outlook and enthusiasm for learningInitiative in carrying out assignments independentlyPrevious veterinary education or a certificate is an assetPlease email your resume along with answers to the questions below to:Thoughts on the following questions:What was your favourite experience with a pet/animal?What motivates you in your career?What is your favourite aspect of customer service?What is an interesting fact about you?What VCA Canada OffersA caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!Competitive wages and benefits!RRSP matching!Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician scholarship (annual process)Annual uniform allowanceExceptional career development: there is room to grow here!Referral Bonus RewardsOpportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiativesGenerous personal pet care discountsAnd extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!Click Apply Now and Join Us!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.If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
