Bedford Parks Animal Hospital, nestled in the developing and vibrant community of Bedford, NS, is welcoming a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!
Do you have experience in a veterinary hospital and want to make a change? Great!!
Do you have experience in Customer Service, have a love of animals, and want to help them and the people that come with them? We want to hear from you, too!
Through mentoring and continuing education, we can further help you develop in this role.
Who We Need
Welcoming all experience levels and passions to create a diverse team. We pride ourselves on nurturing a supportive, collaborative & fun team environment. Some aspects of this role include
Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and the treatment of pet patients
Providing compassionate care duties, including feeding and walking patients
Technical skills; assistance with patient care and restraint
General hospital maintenance, including cleaning kennels
Enhance the client’s experience by coordinating between the clients and members of the medical team
Reception duties; handling multi-line phones; greeting clients; scheduling
What’s required
Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty with clients
Strong communication skills and ability to work with a dynamic and diverse team
Compassion and a nurturing attitude when providing care to clients and patients
Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations
Positive outlook and enthusiasm for learning
Initiative in carrying out assignments independently
Previous veterinary education or a certificate is an asset
Please email your resume along with answers to the questions below to: michelle.powers@vca.com
Thoughts on the following questions:
What was your favourite experience with a pet/animal?
What motivates you in your career?
What is your favourite aspect of customer service?
What is an interesting fact about you?
What VCA Canada Offers
A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
Competitive wages and benefits!
RRSP matching!
Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician scholarship (annual process)
Annual uniform allowance
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!
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.
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