Description

Veterinary Assistant

Location: Ottawa, ON

Department: Specialty Surgery

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Type: Existing

Compensation: $17.85 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Alta Vista Specialty and Emergency Centre welcomes an experienced, dependable and caring Veterinary Assistant to join our established network of highly skilled professionals, full time. You will have an opportunity to use your skills to the fullest potential! Our veterinary assistants are given the necessary tools and resources to be successful in pursuing multiple passions within our hospital. You will have opportunities to expand your learning through extensive exposure and involvement in many specialty cases.

• Minimum of 2 years as a practicing veterinary assistant
  
• Previous surgical experience desired
  
• Organize daily bookings and prepare caseload file information for Veterinarians and surgery team
  
• Point of contact between Veterinarian, Pet Owner and specialty departments
  
• Work closely with the ICU team and treatment team and assist where necessary
  
• Ability to thrive in a steady and often fast paced environment
  
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues
  
• Proven ability to keep accurate patient records
  
• Strong ability to problem-solve
  

What VCA Canada Offers

• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation !
  
• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program - saving for your future just got easier!
  
• 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 in your community through VCA initiatives
  
• Generous personal pet care discounts
  
• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
  

Who is Alta Vista Specialty and Emergency Centre

Located in Ottawa, ON., Alta Vista Specialty and Emergency Centre is a growing multidisciplinary hybrid hospital with Referral, Emergency, and General Practice services all under the same roof. Our board-certified specialists provide care in Specialty Surgery, Ophthalmology, Anesthesiology , Oncology, and Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Dermatology, Behaviour, Dentistry and have access to on-site MRI and CT diagnostics. With a dedicated staff of 125, including 30 veterinarians, we offer excellence in veterinary medicine because we are passionate about what we do!

We are located at 2220 Walkley Road, 20 minutes south of the vibrant downtown Ottawa Market and operate out of a 52,000 square foot facility. We have a large referring veterinarian community of over 300 General practice and Emergency hospitals.

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 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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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.

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