**Veterinary Assistant** **Location: Calgary, AB** **Dalhousie Varsity Animal Hospital** is welcoming a full-time **Veterinary Assistant** to join their team. **Your role will be:** + Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and the treatment of pet patients + Providing compassionate care duties, including feeding and walking patients + Technical skills should include knowledge of patient care and restraint, client care, hospital asepsis, and surgical assisting + General hospital maintenance, including cleaning kennels **What’s required?** + Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty with clients + Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a dynamic and diverse team + Compassion and a nurturing attitude when providing care to clients and patients + Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations + Positive outlook and enthusiasm for learning + Initiative in carrying out assignments independently + Previous veterinary education or a certificate is preferred **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 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.**