Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist – Country Hills Animal Hospital (Casual) in Calgary, Alberta

Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist

Calgary, AB

Country Hills Animal Hospital is welcoming a Casual Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist to join their team. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we take our mission statement – your pet’s health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal – very seriously. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner’s expectations.

We’re looking for a personable yet highly professional “service extraordinaire” to join us in delivering our mission to our clients and their pets. We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude, great communication and exceptional client service skills that make a lasting impression on our clients!

Your role will be:

• Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and treatment of pet patients

• Providing compassionate care duties including feeding and walking patients

• Technical skills should include knowledge of patient care and restraint, client care, hospital asepsis, and surgical assisting

• General hospital maintenance including cleaning kennels

What’s required?

• Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty with clients

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a dynamic and diverse team

• Compassion and nurturing attitude when providing care to clients and patients

• Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations

• Positive outlook and enthusiasm for learning

• Initiative in carrying out assignments independently

• Previous veterinary education or certificate is preferred

Here’s what you can expect from us:

• Mentorship and support from our hospital leadership teams

• Professional development through annual VCA conferences to help upgrade your skills

• Interactive learning through our in-house online university (Woof U!)

• Industry leading customer service training through VCA’s Client Experience Program

• A commitment to give back to the community through participation in charitable programs and initiatives

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!

• Competitive wages and benefits!

• Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks

• Annual uniform allowance

• 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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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.

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