Vet Assistant, Front Desk
Location: Halifax, NS
North End Animal Hospital is growing, and we are welcoming an engaging Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist to join our team! This is an exceptional opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in a very important support role for the entire hospital. In this role, you will help our clients and their pets feel welcomed and appreciated!
Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting people at ease and creating a welcoming environment
Ability to answer a multiline phone system, track and book, and follow up with appointments effectively
Respond to and manage email correspondence; clients, referring veterinarians & internal office messages
Admitting and discharging pet patients; scheduling appointments
Invoicing/billing; creating estimates, obtaining pet owner confirmation and processing payments
General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of reception area, pet holding areas and common areas
Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services, updated medical office procedures, and assisting the Veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
What VCA Canada Offers
RRSP Employer 5% Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier!
A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
Competitive wages and benefits!
Annual uniform allowance
Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
Employee Assistance Program
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! North End Animal Hospital is quickly growing in our brand-new, bright, and modern location in the North End of Halifax. Our commitment is to provide the best of both client and associate experience. Our clinic team is an active member of the community, and we work as partners with our clients to provide the best quality care for their pets. At North End Animal Hospital, we take pride in practicing high-quality medicine and have a complete complement of in-house diagnostic equipment, including laboratory tools, as well as digital radiology, dental radiology, ultrasound, and extensive monitoring equipment.
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 the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and 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 workplaces and programs for young people starting their careers.
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Veterinary Assistant, North End Animal Hospital • Halifax, NS
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