Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist, Tuscany Veterinary Hospital
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist
Location: Calgary, AB
Tuscany Veterinary Hospital is currently recruiting for a customer service-focused Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist to join our team. This full-time opportunity includes a range of responsibilities which directly contribute to the efficient and effective daily operation of the hospital. Your primary responsibility is to ensure our clients and their pets feel welcomed, expertly cared for and appreciated!
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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Location: Calgary, AB
Tuscany Veterinary Hospital is currently recruiting for a customer service-focused Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist to join our team. This full-time opportunity includes a range of responsibilities which directly contribute to the efficient and effective daily operation of the hospital. Your primary responsibility is to ensure our clients and their pets feel welcomed, expertly cared for and appreciated!
- Create a warm and welcoming environment for our patients and pet parents
- Assisting veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments when required
- Ability to answer a multiline phone system and track and book appointments effectively
- Placing outbound calls to pet parents for follow-up and future appointment bookings
- Respond and manage email correspondence; clients, referring veterinarians & internal office messages
- Admitting and discharging pet patients, including Grooming clients.
- Invoicing/billing; creating estimates, obtaining pet owner confirmation and processing payments
- Scheduling appointments
- Comfortable learning all about pet nutrition and wellness, and helping clients find the right diet for their pet.
- Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting people at ease and creating a welcoming environment
- Strong organizational skills
- 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
- Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role.
- RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.
- Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
- Annual CE Allowance.
- Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options.
- Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.
- Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
- Various career development pathways.
- Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app
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.
#calgaryjobs
#parttimejobs
#reception
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.
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Responsibilities
Welcome clients and their pets, manage reception communications and appointments, and handle patient admissions and discharges, billing, estimates, and payments. Support veterinary staff with tasks and treatments as needed, provide guidance on pet nutrition and wellness, and maintain clean reception and hospital areas.
Requirements
The role calls for strong customer service and organizational skills, including the ability to put clients at ease and manage appointments and communications effectively. The successful candidate should be willing to learn about veterinary services, pet nutrition and wellness, medical office procedures, and assisting veterinary staff.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Appointment Scheduling
- Multiline Phone Systems
- Outbound Calling
- Email Correspondence
- Patient Admission and Discharge
- Invoicing and Billing
- Estimate Preparation
- Payment Processing
- Pet Nutrition Guidance
- Organization
- Veterinary Assistance
- Housekeeping
- Client Communication
- Reception
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Employer RRSP Matching
- Paid Continuing Education Time
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Days
- Personal Wellness Days
- Annual Continuing Education Allowance
- Benefits Eligibility After 24 Hours Per Week
- Uniform Allowance
- Virtual Health Care
- Employee Assistance Program
- Digital Wellness Tools
- Career Development Pathways
- Personal Pet Care Discounts
- Shopping Discounts
- Wellness App
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
- Administrative
Keywords
- Veterinary Services
- Veterinary Assistant
- Receptionist
- Customer Service
- Appointment Scheduling
- Multiline Phone System
- Outbound Calls
- Email Correspondence
- Patient Admission
- Patient Discharge
- Grooming
- Invoicing
- Billing
- Estimates
- Payment Processing
- Pet Nutrition
- Pet Wellness
- Veterinary Treatments
- Medical Office Procedures
- Housekeeping
- Continuing Education
- RRSP Matching
- Telemedicine
- Employee Assistance Program