Albion Animal Hospital is a new small animal practice in Maple Ridge, BC. We are looking to fill one position for Veterinary Assistant. This is a great opportunity for any dedicated individual looking to advance in the veterinary field as you will have the opportunity to set tone for our new practice . Our ideal candidate is someone who is a quick learner, who is good with animals and people, energetic, and punctual. Training will be provided to the right candidate.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Answering the phone, booking in appointments, checking in and out clients
- Create a warm and welcoming environment for our patient and pet parents
- General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of reception area, pet holding areas and common areas
- Taking the pet's vital signs including measuring the pet's weight, blood pressure, breathing rate, etc.
- Provide assistance to on duty Doctor during exams and surgeries
- Providing front line sales
- Assisting with mail and package deliveries
- Issuing Invoices and taking payments
Required Skills:
- Enjoy working with people
- Knowledge of various computer systems
- Collecting and maintaining patient records
- Be proactive and take initiatives to work effectively without supervision
- Ability to perform proper restraint methods on small animals
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent workflow coordination
- Administering medications (under supervision)
- Assisting with exams, surgeries, and diagnostic tests
- Basic knowledge of animal anatomy and veterinary terminology
- Sanitation and infection control procedures
Experience:
- 1 Year in animal hospital or animal care (Preferred)
- Veterinary Assistant Diploma (Prefered)
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $17.85 per hour
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-08-16
Expected start date: 2025-08-25