Western Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Centre is welcoming a full-time Surgery and Pack room Veterinary Assistant​ to join our dedicated and dynamic pet health care team. Western is a 24-hour emergency and referral specialty hospital. We are committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of emergency and referral care.

The primary role of the Surgery Animal Health Tech Assistant is to assist the AHTs and veterinarians with daily tasks and patient care. Additional responsibilities include:

Perform proper restraint techniques when assisting AHT’s and veterinarians to assess and treat patients

Assist veterinarians and AHT's while they collect samples and take radiographs

Aide in the preparation for surgery and other procedures

Help to maintain the hospital treatment areas and ensure general cleanliness

Administration duties, including client call-backs, filing and faxing

Clean surgical suites and autoclave instruments

Our team members are passionate about pets and their people. The ideal candidate will be energetic, self-motivated, outgoing and possess strong organizational skills. Western is a fast-paced environment, so the ability to multitask is essential. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to thrive in our strongly team-based environment. Previous or equivalent veterinary experience is preferred.

Schedule: This role features a 40-hour, 4-day workweek with a compressed schedule.

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!

RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!

A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!

Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks

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!

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!

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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.

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