Veterinary Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - Canada West Veterinary Specialists
Description
WHY JOIN US?
Canada West Veterinary Specialists is an exciting full-service multi-disciplinary specialty referral practice with a dedicated 24-hour ERCC service.
At Canada West, you can look forward to continuous learning, unique cases within a highly dynamic, specialty environment, and growth through Canada West's very own development program.
Telephone:
| Fax:
Terms of Employment:
Permanent Full-time
Language of Work:
English
BENEFITS:
-
Starting Wage:$20.00/hr for new graduates
- We grow together with our monthly inhouse Continuing Education presentations
- Subsidized extended health benefits
- 5 paid sick days per year
- Uniform allowance per year
- Wellness Spending account
- We provide employer paid Pet insurance for 2 pets
- Rewards and recognition program to recognize our staff's hard work and contributions to our success
- We believe in your wellbeing and provide a company sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) enabling access to caring professionals that can help access support related to fitness, physical health and mental wellbeing programs.
- We have fun together with our hospital sponsored social events like; having Food Trucks visit us onsite, Halloween pumpkin carving contests, Annual Christmas Party, Pub Nights, etc.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
- Patient Care Assistants provide support to the Technicians and Veterinarians and basic care for patients
- Responsible for basic animal husbandry for patients in Wards and ICU
- Ensures that all kennels and working areas are cleaned, disinfected and properly maintained
- Restraint of patients for medical procedures
- May be asked to administer oral medications under the supervision of the doctor or technician on duty
- Demonstrate proper implementation of protocols with potentially infectious and/or zoonotic diseased patients
- May be asked to assist in patient monitoring under the supervision of a veterinarian or technician
- Facilitates admissions and discharges of patients
- Responsible for training new PCA's as part of the onboarding process
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Veterinary Office Assistant Certification, or equivalent experience required
- Customer service experience is an asset
WORKING HOURS
This is a full-time, rotating role.
The typical 10-hour shifts are:
-
Days: 7am-5:30pm
-
Evenings: 3pm -1:30am
-
Overnights: 10:30pm - 9am
-
We offer shift premiums for both Evenings and Overnight shifts._
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$20.00-$26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Onsite parking
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Experience:
Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
More jobs from Canada West Veterinary Specialists
-
Veterinary Technician
Vancouver, Canada - 1 week ago
-
Veterinary Receptionist
Vancouver, Canada - 3 weeks ago
-
Veterinary Technician
Vancouver, Canada - 6 days ago
-
Veterinary Technician
Vancouver, Canada - 4 weeks ago
-
Evening Receptionist
Vancouver, Canada - 5 days ago
-
Overnight Receptionist
Vancouver, Canada - 4 weeks ago