Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Veterinary Assistant to support our veterinary team in providing exceptional care for animals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for animal health and welfare, excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will assist veterinarians with clinical procedures, manage animal handling, and ensure a clean and organized environment to promote the well-being of our patients.

Key Responsibilities

- Restrain and handle animals safely during examinations and treatments.
- Prepare examination rooms and treatment areas.
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during procedures.
- Clean, disinfect, and maintain kennels, cages, equipment, and work areas.
- Feed, exercise, and monitor hospitalized patients.
- Prepare laboratory samples and assist with basic diagnostic procedures.
- Stock medical supplies and maintain inventory.
- Admit and discharge patients according to clinic protocols.
- Provide excellent customer service and communicate professionally with pet owners.
- Assist with scheduling appointments, answering phones, place and enter orders, and administrative tasks as needed.
- Enthusiasm for learning about animal health and willingness to expand technical knowledge.





Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant and contribute directly to improving animal health while gaining invaluable experience in veterinary medicine! Pay: $20.00-$29.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Ability to commute/relocate

- Sidney, BC V8L 2X3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- As part of our application process, you must submit a short writing exercise of approximately 400 words. We will not consider AI-generated responses.

Scenario: You are working as a veterinary assistant helping at the front desk on a busy day. A client arrives upset because they have been waiting longer than expected, the phone is ringing, another client is checking in, and a pet is showing signs of distress in the waiting room.

Please explain how you would prioritize the situation, communicate with clients and the veterinary team, and maintain a calm, compassionate, and qualified approach.

We are interested in how you think, communicate, prioritize competing demands, and handle difficult situations.

Education

- Secondary School (required)

Experience:
- working in a veterinary clinic, shelter, etc: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Veterinary Assistant (Sidney)
🏢 Beacon Pet Hospital
📍 Sidney