Veterinary Assistant – [Assisting & Reception Duties]
South Delta Animal Hospital – Tsawwassen, Delta

Join our caring, team-oriented clinic! South Delta Animal Hospital is a friendly small-animal practice committed to high-quality, personalized pet care and excellent client service. We pride ourselves on a supportive culture where every team member helps pets and owners feel at ease.

Why You’ll Love Working Here: We emphasize personalized care and education, maintaining a calm, professional environment for pets. Our team values compassion, clear communication, and teamwork. You’ll be welcomed into a clinic family that supports continuing education and offers staff perks (e.g. pet-care discounts and uniform allowances).

Responsibilities:

- Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care (restraint, exams, lab work, surgery prep, anaesthesia monitoring)
- Perform basic nursing tasks: collect vitals, feed and monitor hospital patients, prepare specimens for lab tests
- Provide front-desk support: greet clients, schedule appointments, answer phones, and handle check-in/check-out
- Maintain clean exam rooms, kennels, instruments, and general clinic areas
- Accurately dispense medications and update patient records under veterinary supervision
- Educate pet owners on aftercare, nutrition,



and medications as directed

Requirements:

- 3+ years’ experience as a veterinary assistant or technician in a clinical setting
- Excellent animal-handling skills and comfort with dogs, cats (and other small pets)
- Strong communication and customer service skills; professional and compassionate demeanor
- Able to multitask in a busy workplace and work both independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of veterinary software (e.g. Avimark) is a plus; willingness to learn new systems
- Flexible availability, including occasional evenings/weekends (schedule to be discussed)

Position: Full-time or part-time (discussed during interview)
Salary: Competitive
Benefits/Perks: Employee healthcare benefits (medical/dental/vision), paid time off, continuing education support, pension plan, staff pet-care discounts, uniform allowance, etc.

How to Apply: Please submit your CV/resume via Indeed or email it to [email protected]. Include a brief cover note and at least two professional references. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. (No phone calls, please.)

Pay: $19.58-$23.58 per hour

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Veterinary Technician (Canada)
🏢 South Delta Animal Hospital
📍 Canada