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Veterinary Assistant

Central Saanich, BC
$19 - $21/hour
Mid Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

A Competitive Wage rate
A comprehensive Health Benefits package (100% of Medical, Dental, & Vision premiums paid), effective following successful completion of 3-month probationary period
Professional Services coverage (chiropractor, massage therapist, physiotherapist, and more)

About the role

Breadner Veterinary Services is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our innovative and dynamic team.

Our ideal candidate is a team player with excellent communication skills, who is detail oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment while connecting with our team and clients through their love of pets. You will be scheduled for an average of 36 hours per week, which includes weekdays and Saturdays.

Job Duties:

· Greets, handles, and treats pets with kindness, compassion, patience, and skill using Fear Free techniques.

· Efficiently, accurately, and safely performs animal handling and husbandry duties. Ensures hospitalized patients are comfortable, clean, exercised, and fed according to instructions.

· Provides direct assistance to Technicians and general assistance throughout hospital with appointments, treatments, procedures, and surgeries.

· Understands and follows best medicine, hospital initiatives, SOPs, and programs.

· Acts as the liaison between clients and medical team and relays all necessary information timely and correctly. Identifies and addresses any issues.

· Correctly enters client and patient information into PMS and confirms it’s up to date at every visit.

Qualifications:

§ Experience in the Veterinary industry preferred

§ Strong communication and interpersonal skills required

§ Multi-tasking and organizational skills

§ Problem solving skills with the ability to adapt, be creative, and offer quick and effective solutions

Total Compensation

We value our team members, and prove it by supporting your personal, financial, and professional growth through:

§ A Competitive Wage rate

§ A comprehensive Health Benefits package (100% of Medical, Dental, & Vision premiums paid), effective following successful completion of 3-month probationary period

§ Professional Services coverage (chiropractor, massage therapist, physiotherapist, and more)

§ Employee Assistance Program

§ Paid Vacation time and paid Emergency Days

§ Generous Veterinary Discounts (75% off services for your own pets, and an extended family and friends discount)

§ Uniform Allowance

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Store discount
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Every Weekend
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Experience:

  • Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
  • Front desk: 1 year (preferred)
  • Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

About Breadner Veterinary Services

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We are a Positive Team of people who provide outstanding veterinary care to our small animal, avian and exotics patients every day! We are a privately owned company with strong company values. We hold ourselves accountable for these values: Communication Respect Progressive Honesty Positive Spirit Supportive Compassion