Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant - ICU (Full-time)

Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital (BBVSH) is growing and seeking more Veterinary Assistants (VA) to join our ER/ICU team.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are looking for candidates that can fulfill full time hours and commit to at least one year of employment.

The ideal candidate would:
• Have a willingness to learn more regarding veterinary care and services
• Create a warm, positive, low stress environment for our patients and clients• Have a compassionate and nurturing attitude• Have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations• Have the ability to adapt to changing situations• Efficient in carrying out assignments independently• Take initiative to complete tasks• Work well under pressure• Graduate from a Veterinary Assistant, Office assistant or Veterinary Technician Assistant program or have gained experience working in a veterinary clinic or hospitalVA Responsibilities include but are not limited to:• Assist the veterinary team with various tasks and treatments• Restraining of patients• Nursing care of hospitalized patients (cleaning, walking, feeding and some medication)• General housekeeping duties• Set up and take down of procedures or treatments• Running blood work and other various lab requests• History taking, client communication, patient updates• Opportunity to advance to specialty VA positionsOur doctors, technicians and VAs are a cohesive team of professionals who strongly believe in collaboration, communication, respect and lifelong learning. BBVSH has board-certified specialists in surgery, oncology, neurology, critical care, internal medicine, radiology, cardiology, and dentistry. We also offer a full rehabilitation department complete with an underwater treadmill. Each department works collaboratively with other services within BBVSH, as well as accepting referrals and emergencies from other specialty and general practices.What BBVSH offers:• Shift premiums for evening and overnight shifts• Medical and Dental plans• RRSP plans• Uniform allowance• Substantial staff pet discounts• Mentorship and support from our hospital teams• Professional development through our in- house continuing education eventsIf you think you would thrive in an environment where your hard work is valued, and you are seen as an essential part of the clinical team then BBVSH is the place for you!For more information about our facility and services, please visit our website at: https://bbvsh.com/Schedule:• 10 hour shifts either Sunday to Wednesday OR Wednesday to Saturday• Day Shift• Evening shift• Night shiftJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: $18.00-$22.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekAdditional pay:• Overtime payBenefits:• Company events• Dental care• Discounted or free food• Employee assistance program• Extended health care• Life insurance• Store discountSchedule:• 10 hour shift• Day shift• Evening shift• Holidays• On call• Overtime• Weekends as neededAbility to commute/relocate:• Surrey, BC V4N 5H3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)Experience:• Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)Work Location: In person