Veterinary Assistant - Thomas Glen Erin Animal Hospital

Job summary

The veterinary assistant will counsel clients on animal care, medications, and preventative health while assisting with laboratory procedures. They are also responsible for greeting and handling animals to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Job details

Welcome, we're thrilled you are considering joining the highly skilled team at Thomas Glen Erin Animal Hospital Learn More Thomas Glen Erin Animal Hospital (thomasglenerinah.com) is located in Mississauga, ON. We are committed to the highest standards of patient care, providing medicine and surgery in a unique, collaborative environment of compassionate and friendly professionals. Our team values work/life balance, offering flexible schedules and a vibrant work environment. About the Role Our ideal Vet Assistant will counsel and educate clients, under the direction of a Veterinarian or a RVT, on various aspects of animal care such as dosage/purpose of medications, home care, vaccination requirements, and preventative healthcare recommendations. In collaboration with the team, they will suggest and explain laboratory procedures and testing. They will also greet, handle, and treat animals in a way that contributes to an environment in which animals feel safe and secure. Why Join The Thomas Glen Team? A Supportive, Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced RVTs, veterinary assistants, and client care staff who value communication, respect, and clinical excellence. Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of life outside of work. Whether you’re seeking full-time or a part-time schedule, we’ll work with you to find the right fit. Professional Growth: Access to a continuing education platform, to develop your veterinary skills. What The Role Can Offer Competitive Base Salary Comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental & life insurance Flexible Schedule Vacation & Paid Time Off Pay Rate: $19.00/hour The VetCare Community Benefits A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program which includes mental health, relationship, financial and nutritional support for all team members. A community wide social platform Recognition programs Access to our veterinary learning platform About VetCare VetCare (vet-care.ca) is proudly Canadian, with roots in Vancouver that have extended to practice teams across Canada. We blend the personal touch of local clinics with the collective expertise of our veterinary community, offering mentorship, operations support and recruitment efforts to keep care strong. With this collaborative approach, we aim to foster better outcomes for pets and the people who love them.

What you’ll do

The veterinary assistant will counsel clients on animal care, medications, and preventative health while assisting with laboratory procedures. They are also responsible for greeting and handling animals to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Requirements

The role requires an individual capable of educating clients on veterinary care and performing clinical support tasks under the direction of a veterinarian or RVT. Candidates should be compassionate, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced animal hospital environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vacation • Employee assistance program • Mental health support • Financial support • Nutritional support • Continuing education platform

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Client education
• Animal handling
• Preventative healthcare
• Laboratory procedures
• Medication administration
• Clinical excellence
• Communication
• Team collaboration
• Animal Care
• Laboratory Procedures
• Time Off Management
• Compassion
• Mental Health
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Home Health Care
• Learning Platforms
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• Surgery

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Customer Service & Support
• Veterinary Hospital Manager
• Veterinary Assistant
• Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
• Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers