Job Description

Do you LOVE building a bond with people and want to dedicate your time helping pets with their medical needs?

Are you in search of a practice truly invested in your career path and advancement of your skills?

Complete Care Hospital for Pets is an

independently owned

veterinary practice in Lake Echo, Nova Scotia looking for an enthusiastic, upbeat person to join our compassionate, supportive team.

We enjoy an environment of collaboration and intellectual growth where learning is encouraged and supported by all team members.

Open, honest and approachable management are always available to listen to your concerns and ideas. We pride ourselves on our ability to make each of our clients and their pets feel at home from the moment they walk in the door. Our clients rave about the personal attention they receive and how we cater to their individual needs.

Our ideal candidate would be able to work well in a fast-paced environment while staying positive and focused on the task at hand. They would have excellent communication skills and work well in a team environment. The ability to calmly and confidently handle animals is a necessity. If you are high energy, self-motivated, organized and love delivering great customer service, you may be a match for us!

Your responsibilities would primarily involve assisting the veterinarian during appointments including:

patient restraint

client education on health care services needed

medical record keeping and creating invoices for services performed

filling prescriptions

scheduling further appointments

performing follow up calls to owners checking on a patient's progress with their treatment/recovery at home.

You may also be assisting the rest of the medical team with other aspects of patient care and maintaining hospital cleanliness.

Preference will be given to candidates with a Veterinary Assistant diploma and a minimum of 2 years experience working in a veterinary hospital.

We offer full medical, dental, disability coverage, sick days and vacation benefits for you plus generous discounts on veterinary care for your pets. Further benefits include employer matched RRSP contributions and bonuses paid based on team performance.

Summary

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will be an integral part of our animal care team, supporting veterinarians in providing high-quality medical care to pets. Your core skills in communication and computer proficiency will facilitate effective interactions with clients and accurate record-keeping. Your ability to handle various tasks, including animal handling and client education, will contribute to a compassionate and efficient environment, ensuring the well-being of our patients and satisfaction of their owners. Join us in making a difference in animal health care.

If this sounds like the place for you, send your resume to Dr. Kyra Larkin along with a phone number where we can reach you for a phone interview to start. Only successful candidates will proceed to an in-person interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Store discount
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift No weekends
Experience:

Veterinary Assistant: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Veterinary Assistant Diploma (preferred)
Work Location: In person