Veterinary AssistantDalhousie Varsity Animal Hospital is hiring for a full time Veterinary Assistant to join their team.Your role will be:Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and treatment of pet patientsProviding compassionate care duties including feeding and walking patientsTechnical skills should include knowledge of patient care and restraint, client care, hospital asepsis, and surgical assistingGeneral hospital maintenance including cleaning kennelsSupporting the Client Care team is required, including reception coverage and providing excellent service to clients and their petsWhat’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 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 certificate is preferredWhat you can expect from usMentorship and support from our hospital leadership teamsProfessional development through annual VCA conferences and annual CE allowances to help upgrade your skillsInteractive learning through our in-house online university (Woof U!)Industry leading customer service training through VCA’s Client Experience ProgramA commitment to give back to the community through participation in charitable programs and initiativesWhat We Can Offer YouRRSP Employer 5 % Match ProgramVCA Canada RRSP Student Loan - Ask us moreA caring culture of Wellness and AppreciationCompetitive wages and health/dental benefits!Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist 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 discountsExtra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!Our StoryVCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy.In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers.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.
