Top Benefits
About the role
Veterinary Tech Assistant
Location: Harvest Hills Animal Hospital | Calgary, AB
Job Class: Part time, 20 hours per week
Harvest Hills Animal Hospital is excited to welcome a dependable and compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistant to our team on a part-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to play a key support role in a collaborative and caring environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support veterinary staff with patient care, treatments, and various clinical tasks
- Create a warm, welcoming experience for clients and their pets
- Foster a calm, low-stress environment for patients, adapting to changing situations
- Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in all areas of the hospital, including reception, exam rooms, and animal holding areas
- Stay open to learning and growing your knowledge of veterinary services and medical procedures
What We’re Looking For:
- A compassionate, nurturing attitude and genuine love for animals, even the feisty ones!
- The ability to be adaptable; some days will be amazing and full of puppies and cute cats and some days will be to support an appointment to say good bye to a cherished pet
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- A positive, team-oriented mindset and strong work ethic
- Certification in a Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA) program is an asset
What VCA Canada can offer you!
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Competitive wages and excellent benefits! \
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RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
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VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
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Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)
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Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
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Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
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Annual uniform allowance
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Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
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Referral Bonus Rewards
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Opportunities to give back to your community through local VCA initiatives
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Generous personal pet care discounts
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And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
Click “Apply Now”
If you are a current associate, you will 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 VCA Canada
VCA Canada Animal Hospitals is a family of over 140 small animal veterinary practices located across 6 Canadian provinces. Our team of over 4,000 associates provide our communities with general, emergency and specialty services in our practices, offering compassionate care for pets and their families. Our purpose of Caring For Life’s Greatest Companions is felt in every part of the VCA Canada experience, whether it is our patients, our clients, our team members, or our communities. To learn more about us, please visit www.vcacanada.com.
Top Benefits
About the role
Veterinary Tech Assistant
Location: Harvest Hills Animal Hospital | Calgary, AB
Job Class: Part time, 20 hours per week
Harvest Hills Animal Hospital is excited to welcome a dependable and compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistant to our team on a part-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to play a key support role in a collaborative and caring environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support veterinary staff with patient care, treatments, and various clinical tasks
- Create a warm, welcoming experience for clients and their pets
- Foster a calm, low-stress environment for patients, adapting to changing situations
- Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in all areas of the hospital, including reception, exam rooms, and animal holding areas
- Stay open to learning and growing your knowledge of veterinary services and medical procedures
What We’re Looking For:
- A compassionate, nurturing attitude and genuine love for animals, even the feisty ones!
- The ability to be adaptable; some days will be amazing and full of puppies and cute cats and some days will be to support an appointment to say good bye to a cherished pet
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- A positive, team-oriented mindset and strong work ethic
- Certification in a Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA) program is an asset
What VCA Canada can offer you!
-
Competitive wages and excellent benefits! \
-
RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
-
VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
-
Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)
-
Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
-
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 local VCA initiatives
-
Generous personal pet care discounts
-
And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
Click “Apply Now”
If you are a current associate, you will 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 VCA Canada
VCA Canada Animal Hospitals is a family of over 140 small animal veterinary practices located across 6 Canadian provinces. Our team of over 4,000 associates provide our communities with general, emergency and specialty services in our practices, offering compassionate care for pets and their families. Our purpose of Caring For Life’s Greatest Companions is felt in every part of the VCA Canada experience, whether it is our patients, our clients, our team members, or our communities. To learn more about us, please visit www.vcacanada.com.