Veterinary Assistant

Who We Are

Main West Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-time

Salary: $18 per hour - negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts & every other Saturday

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Flexible compensation based on your skills and future performance, tuition support for eligible team members, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Extended health care, dental and vision coverage, supplemental insurance, paid time off, and valuable pet care discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Professional development opportunities, continuing education support, quarterly team rewards, license and VTNE fee reimbursement for eligible full-time team members, and a uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Ten paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Are you an outgoing animal lover who wants a career where you can make a difference for pets and the people who love them? Main West Animal Hospital is looking for a friendly, compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our busy, thriving team in Welland.

This is a great opportunity to combine your customer service skills with your love of animals while learning alongside an experienced veterinary team. You’ll spend your days helping our Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians provide the excellent care our patients deserve.

Why You'll Love It Here

At Main West Animal Hospital, caring for pets is only part of what makes our work special. We’re passionate about building lasting relationships with our clients and creating a positive, supportive environment for our team.

You’ll work alongside caring leaders and teammates who want you to succeed. If you have excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to learn more about veterinary medicine, training is available to help you grow your skills and confidence.

What Our Veterinary Assistants Do

• Assist Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians with patient care and treatment
• Safely restrain pets during examinations and treatments using best practices
• Keep kennel areas clean, comfortable, and welcoming for hospitalized pets
• Prepare medications accurately
• Update electronic patient records and document care provided
• Assist with answering phones
• Communicate with clients about their pets' visits and care
  
  
  

What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring

• At least two years of excellent customer service experience, both in person and over the phone, is strongly preferred
• Experience with multi-line phone systems is a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to adapt your communication style to different clients and situations
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple requests
• Comfort with technology and the ability to learn new software quickly
• A positive attitude and desire to be part of a fun, supportive team
  
  
  

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• Training and support to help you build your veterinary skills
• A welcoming team that values collaboration
• Supportive leaders invested in your professional growth
• Opportunities to continue learning and developing
• Meaningful work helping pets and families throughout the Welland community
  
  
  

Financial Benefits

Benefits You Can't Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• Tuition Support Program (20+ hours/week)
• Referral bonus program
  
  
  

Wellness Benefits

• Extended Health Care, including vision, and dental coverage (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including disability and life insurance (full-time only)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program
  
  
  

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Annual license reimbursement (full-time only)
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement (full-time only)
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
  
  
  

Lifestyle Benefits

• Ten paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  
  

Join Our Team!

If you're ready to combine your customer service skills, teamwork, and love of animals with a rewarding career in veterinary medicine, we'd love to hear from you.

Our team carefully reviews every application, and our interview process is designed to find the right person to join the Main West Animal Hospital family. Could that be you? Apply today!

This practice welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Vetcor. We are committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where team members from all backgrounds can thrive.