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Veterinary Assistant, Surgery, Vancouver Animal Emergency & Referral Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals -
Vancouver, BC

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Job details

Full-time
$19–$25 an hour

Qualifications

Customer service
Organizational skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Location Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Job Id R-245181 Job Type Full time

Veterinary Assistant

Department: Surgery

Compensation: $19.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience

Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre welcomes a dependable and caring Veterinary Assistant to join our team full-time.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in an important support role for the entire hospital. The veterinary assistants in our Surgery department play an important role in keeping the service running smoothly and performing a wide range of tasks while assisting with orthopedic, soft tissue, and emergency surgeries.

Assist the veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
Create a warm and welcoming environment for our pet parents
Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our patients and adapt to changing situations
Take initiative and work independently
General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of reception area, pet holding areas, and common areas
Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services, updated medical office procedures
Compassion and a nurturing attitude
Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA) program certificate is an asset

Schedule: Hours of work will generally be Monday to Wednesday (9 am - 7 pm). Candidates should have some flexibility if coverage is needed in other areas of the hospital on various days.

VTA Duties and Responsibilities:

High standard of instrument reprocessing and sterilization, striving to ensure fully stocked operating rooms in an efficient manner
Maintenance of equipment and supplies used in our three state-of-the-art surgical units
Assembling and providing surgical supply sets and carts as ordered for scheduled and emergency surgeries
Inventory monitoring, ordering, replenishing and rotating supplies in your work area.
Safe animal restraint and handling of dogs and cats. Must be able to lift up to 20kg patients
Assisting the surgery team with various animal nursing tasks
Above average knowledge on sterile preparation of patients for various surgical procedures, including orthopedic & soft tissue procedures. Ability to scrub in to assist the surgeon is also an asset if needed.
Ability to assist technologists with anesthesia induction of patients for various surgical procedures.
General cleaning duties; cleanliness of operating rooms, sterilization area, pet holding areas, and common areas. Maintaining continuous surgical laundry flow.
Preparing and submitting lab samples to various outside laboratories
Attend staff meetings
Assisting the Board-Certified Specialist and Registered Veterinary Technologists in any other appropriate capacity as requested

Skills and knowledge:

Previous experience in a veterinary setting is beneficial, it is not a requirement.
Completion of a Medical Device Reprocessing course or familiarity with instrumentation and various types of instrument sterilizers (steam/chemical). Candidates with previous experience in medical device reprocessing in a human medical facility will also be considered.
Recent program graduates who are motivated and confident in their abilities and possess above-average skills are also encouraged to apply.
Superior customer service and outstanding client communication skills
Keen interest in improving and learning new skills with a sense of curiosity
Exceptional organizational skills and a detail-oriented work style
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services, updated medical office procedures
Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
Awareness of the hospital's policies and procedures
Know and use standard medical and business abbreviations
Have physical strength and the ability to stand for an entire shift when needed & lift to 20kg

What VCA Canada Offers

RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
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!
Referral Bonus Rewards
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!

Our Story

VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy.

In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers.

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.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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