**Veterinary Assistant** **Location: Calgary, AB** **Western Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre** is seeking an experienced **Veterinary Assistant** to join our fun and motivated team of professional pet health caregivers. This is a full-time position with a rotating shift schedule, so flexibility is required to work weekends/weekdays/evenings/overnights/holidays. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them a reality. In this position, you will support our Doctors and Technician teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Veterinary experience or a certificate would be an asset to this role. **What you need:** + Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty + Compassion and a nurturing attitude provide care to clients and patients + Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations + Initiative in carrying out assignments independently **Duties will include:** + Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and treatment of pet patients + Providing compassionate care duties, including feeding and walking patients + General hospital maintenance, including cleaning kennels + Patient handling and restraint + Running lab work and aiding with diagnostic imaging + Working closely with the ER team to support patient care in the ICU **What VCA Canada Offers** Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture you can thrive in: **_We have the right fit for you!_** + 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! **_About Us_** _Western strives to provide our employees with a respectful, educational, productive, fun and collaborative work environment where the primary goal is to provide world-class veterinary services and patient care. We offer a dynamic team environment, encompassing specialty and emergency services, in a state of the art facility._ **Click “Apply Now”** _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._ _\#vetassistant_ _\#VAjobs_ _\#animals_ **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.**