Who we are:
Main West Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details
Role: Veterinary Assistant Status: Full-time Salary: $18 per hour - negotiable and based on experience Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts & every other Saturday

Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Flexible compensation based on your skills and future performance, tuition support for eligible team members, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Extended health care, dental and vision coverage, supplemental insurance, paid time off, and valuable pet care discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Professional development opportunities, continuing education support, quarterly team rewards, license and VTNE fee reimbursement for eligible full-time team members, and a uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Ten paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Are you an outgoing animal lover who wants a career where you can make a difference for pets and the people who love them? Main West Animal Hospital is looking for a friendly, compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our busy, thriving team in Welland.

This is a great chance to combine your customer service skills with your love of animals while learning alongside an experienced veterinary team. You’ll spend your days helping our Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians provide the excellent care our patients deserve.

Why You'll Love It Here
At Main West Animal Hospital, caring for pets is only part of what makes our work special. We’re passionate about building lasting relationships with our clients and creating a positive, supportive environment for our team.





You’ll work alongside caring leaders and teammates who want you to succeed. If you have excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to learn more about veterinary medicine, training is available to help you grow your skills and confidence.

What Our Veterinary Assistants Do

Assist Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians with patient care and treatment

Safely restrain pets during examinations and treatments using best practices

Keep kennel areas clean, comfortable, and welcoming for hospitalized pets

Prepare medications accurately

Update electronic patient records and document care provided

Assist with answering phones

Communicate with clients about their pets' visits and care

What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring

At least two years of excellent customer service experience, both in person and over the phone, is strongly preferred

Experience with multi-line phone systems is a plus

Strong attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The ability to adapt your communication style to different clients and situations

The ability to prioritize and manage multiple requests

Comfort with technology and the ability to learn new software quickly

A positive attitude and desire to be part of a fun, supportive team





The Extras You'll Actually Feel

Training and support to help you build your veterinary skills

A welcoming team that values collaboration

Supportive leaders invested in your professional growth

Opportunities to continue learning and developing

Meaningful work helping pets and families throughout the Welland community

Benefits You Can't Beat
Financial Benefits

A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance

Tuition Support Program (20+ hours/week)

Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

Extended Health Care, including vision, and dental coverage (full-time only)

Supplemental insurance, including disability and life insurance (full-time only)

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets

Pet discounts on services and products

Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

Professional development opportunities

Annual license reimbursement (full-time only)

VTNE exam fee reimbursement (full-time only)

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

Ten paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

This practice welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Vetcor. We are committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where team members from all backgrounds can thrive.

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📌 Veterinary Assistant (Ontario)
🏢 Main West Animal Hospital
📍 Ontario