**Veterinary Assistant** **Eastern Passage, NS** **Full-time** **Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital** welcomes a dependable and caring Veterinary Assistant to join our team full-time! This is an exceptional opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in an important support role for the entire hospital. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: + Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease + Compassion and nurturing attitude + Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and adapt to changing situations + Capable of taking initiative and working both independently and collaboratively Some of the skills and responsibilities include: + Assist veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments + Create a warm and welcoming environment for our pet parents + Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our patients + 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 + A Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA) program certificate is an asset **What VCA Canada Offers** Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture of wellness and appreciation you can thrive in! + Flexible schedules! + Competitive wages and benefits! + VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more! + Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician scholarship (annual process) + Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips! + Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks + Annual uniform allowance + RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier! + 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 + And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps! **Click “Apply Now”** VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know. \#animalhospitals, #animalcare, #Novascotiajobs **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.**