JOB DESCRIPTION
Veterinary Assistant
Department: Emergency and Specialty
Location: Vancouver, BC
Compensation: $ to $ per hour, depending on experience
Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre is looking for Veterinary Assistants to join our Emergency and Specialty teams! We are a fun-loving and motivated crew of professional pet health caregivers!
You’re someone who is passionate about animals and welcomes the opportunity to comfort the next pet patient! You take pride in knowing that you make a difference in easing their stress. You enjoy caring for your pet patients with an energetic attitude. You make sure patient housing is cleaned and maintained at all times to ensure their safety and comfort. You willingly lend a hand to assist team members wherever needed. You are able to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining a calm demeanour. Making the client feel important comes second nature to you.
What VCA Canada Offers
RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan- Ask us more!
A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
Competitive wages and health/dental 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
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. Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada.
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