Highbury North Pet Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant (Full-time)

Veterinary Assistant

A family-oriented, growing veterinary clinic in London has an opening for a Vet Assistant to add to our dedicated team of care professionals! In this position you will spend the majority of your time assisting and supporting the Technicians and Veterinarian with the care and treatment of the pets who depend on us.

Do you love animals and want to dedicate your time to helping them live long, healthy lives? If so, this opportunity is the position for you!

Primary Responsibilities

Veterinary Assistants play a vital role in supporting the Veterinarians and Technicians who provide excellent patient care. After your training is complete, your primary responsibilities will be:
• Using best practices to safely restrain pets during exams and treatment.
• Making sure the pets staying in the hospital and boarding facilities have clean and comfortable accommodations.
• Preparing medications with the highest accuracy.
• Updating patient records and notes regarding care in their electronic file.
• Assist Veterinary Technicians and Doctors as needed
• Communicating with clients about their pet’s visit and care.

Qualifications
• 1-2 years of veterinary assistant experience preferred
• High school diploma (or equivalent) is required
• Truly superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt your style to meet the needs of the person you are communicating with
• The ability to effectively prioritize and meet multiple requests at one time.
• Dependability - as part of a small team, you are counted on to help things run smoothly
• An enthusiastic mind-set with the passion to professionally develop!
• Must be tech savvy with the ability to learn new software quickly. Experience with Avimark is an asset, but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Physical stamina to handle long periods of standing, walking, squatting, bending, and lifting
• Passion for animals is a MUST!
• The desire to become part of a fun work family!

Hours & Availability

Candidates available full time hours are invited to apply. Your availability must align with our current working hours:
• Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
• Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
• Sundays: Closed
• Some rotating Saturday availability is required

Compensation & Benefits

Your superior customer service skills and professionalism will be rewarded with a competitive starting hourly of $17-$19 per hour, dependent upon education and/or experience. In addition to competitive pay, other full-time benefits include:
• Uniform allowance
• Medical benefits
• Discounted pet services and supplies
• Paid personal / sick days
• Paid vacation
• Coffee voucher
• Continuing education
• Employee recognition programs
• Team-building events
• And more!

Our Town

London, known as the “Forest City”, is a vibrant city that offers an ideal balance of work and life. With its abundant green spaces, excellent educational institutions (such as Western University), and strong healthcare sector, it provides a solid foundation for personal and professional growth. Our city hosts a variety of events and festivals, fostering a lively community atmosphere, and is also a place where you can advance your career while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle. You will love it here!

About Us

At our small, independent clinic, we've been providing high-touch, personalized care since 2003. Led by our main doctor with over 30 years of veterinary experience, we emphasize exceptional client service and education. We believe in cross-training our team to foster a supportive environment where everyone feels accomplished and can assist and support one another!

We are a progressive clinic that is dedicated to providing comprehensive care! We utilize technology such as multiparameter monitors, digital x-rays, digital dental x-rays, warming therapy, and more, all for patient care! Our clinic is always spotless, and we hold regular staff meetings to keep everyone informed and continually professionally develop our team!

How to Apply

Positions on our team don't open very often! Don't miss your chance to join a great care team where you will have the opportunity to make a difference every day. If this sounds like your dream job, submit your resume through this ad TODAY for a chance to join us!

If you are selected to participate in the interview process for this position we will notify you via the email address provided in the application process. Please be sure to monitor your junk mail folder to ensure you receive communication from us!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00-$15.00 per hour

Additional pay:
• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
• London, ON N5V 5N7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
• Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person