**Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist** **Location: Barrie, ON** **O'Sullivan Animal Hospital** , located in Barrie, ON., is currently welcoming a dependable and caring **Veterinary** **Assistant, Receptionist** to join our team! This dual role is a flexible opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in a very important support role for the entire hospital. + Assist veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments + Create a warm and welcoming environment for our patient and pet parents + Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients + General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of reception area, pet holding areas, and common areas + Compassion and a nurturing attitude + Willingness to learn moreregarding;pet nutrition,veterinaryservices, updated medical office procedures andassisting theveterinary staff with various tasks and treatments + Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and adapt to changing situations + Take initiative and work independently + Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for puttingpets and pet parents atease and creating a welcoming environment + Ability to answer a multiline phone system and track and book appointments effectively + Placing outbound calls to pet parents for follow-up and future appointment bookings + Respond to and manage email correspondence; clients, referring veterinarians & internal office messages + Scheduling appointments + Admitting and discharging pet patients **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 you can thrive in: **_We have the right fit for you!_** + A caring culture of **_Wellness and Appreciation!_** + Competitive wages and benefits! + Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process) + **RRSP Group Employer match program!** + Annual uniform allowance + Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here! + Referral Bonus Rewards + Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA charities + Generous personal pet care discounts + And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps! **Email** : careers.canada@vca.com for further information or 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.**