VCA Animal Hospitals

Casual Veterinary Assistant, McKenzie Towne Animal Hospital

New

PayCompetitive
LocationCalgary/Alberta
Employment typePart-Time

What's your preference?

Apply with job updates
  • Job Description

      Req#: R-195270

      Casual Veterinary Assistant

      Location: Calgary, AB

      McKenzie Towne Animal Hospital is currently welcoming a casual part-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in a very important support role for the entire hospital.

      • 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 and adapt to changing situations

      • 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

      • Compassion and nurturing attitude

      • Take initiative and work independently

      • 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!

      • RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!

      • VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!

      • Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

      • Flexible schedules!

      • Competitive wages and benefits!

      • Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)

      • 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!

      Click “Apply Now”

      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 need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

  • About the company

      Founded in 1986, medical excellence and positive patient outcomes have remained our mission for over 30 years. 1000+ Animal hospitals across 47 states and 5 Canadian Provinces. 76 Specialty Care Hospitals and over 4,000 DVMs including over 600 specialists.