Veterinary Assistant

Harbour Veterinary Clinic is a community-focused, low-cost veterinary clinic committed to keeping pets healthy and in their homes. We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and reliable Veterinary Assistant to support both our front-of-house client care and our medical team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and animals, is comfortable multitasking, and wants to be part of a mission-driven clinic.

Key Responsibilities

Client Care & Reception

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and respond to client inquiries
• Greet and check in clients and patients
• Collect and enter client and patient information accurately
• Update medical records and ensure documentation is complete
• Process payments and assist with basic administrative tasks
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients, including those in stressful situations

Clinical Support

• Obtain and record TPRs
• Safely and confidently restrain animals for exams, treatments, and procedures
• Assist veterinarians and RVTs during appointments and procedures
• Prepare exam rooms and help maintain a clean, organized clinical space
• Support patient flow and help keep the clinic running efficiently

Rescue Support (team culture):

• Basic care for on-site rescue cats/kittens as needed (feeding, litter, sanitation).
• Help us maintain a calm, fear-aware environment for patients and rescues.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in a veterinary assistant role with surgery exposure (spay/neuter or GP/ER surgery).
• Comfort with restraint, surgical prep/pack, room turnover.

Nice to Have

• Experience in high-volume spay/neuter or shelter medicine.
• DaySmart Vet Software
• Cat-handling chops (we see lots of them).
• Basic lab skills (fecals, SNAP tests, urinalysis preps) and radiology positioning.

Schedule & Benefits

• Schedule: 4 days/week, ~10-hour shifts (3-day weekends) + occasional rotating weekends.
• Benefits: Paid time off, RRSP matching, discounted services for employee pets, staff store discount, on-site parking.
• Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience ($24-$27 range)

What We Offer

• A supportive, mission-driven workplace
• Opportunities to learn and grow in veterinary medicine
• Competitive hourly wage (based on experience)
• Staff discounts on veterinary services
• Meaningful work that directly supports the local community

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person