Veterinary Assistant
VetCare Canada
Veterinary Assistant
VetCare Canada
Canada-wide veterinary network offering mentorship
Welcome, we're thrilled you are considering joining the highly skilled team at Paradise Animal Hospital & Wellness Centre
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The Paradise Animal Hospital and Wellness Centre in Paradise, NL (suburbs of St. John’s) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our progressive, busy, small animal practice. You will find no place more welcoming and accommodating than our lovely province, and our fantastic staff who are sure to make you comfortable. With an opportunity to explore this beautiful province and make the St. John’s area home, you will have a unique access to both nature and the city life. If you enjoy the outdoors then Newfoundland is the place for you. This province also has a fantastic arts and entertainment industry and the culinary options are endless.
About the Role
Our ideal Client Care/Receptionist builds positive client relationships by displaying genuine care and compassion towards clients and their pets, being respectful in all interactions and providing exceptional customer service. This involves greeting and checking-in clients in a friendly and warm manner; receiving incoming calls from current and prospective clients utilizing a courteous and caring approach. This person will appropriately screen calls, book appointments, take detailed messages as well as provide knowledgeable non-medical information to clients. Responsibilities also include performing a variety of administrative office tasks, including mail (receiving, sorting, distributing, posting), drafting memos and other correspondence, completing reports and other ad-hoc document requests.
Why Join The Paradise 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
Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00
The VetCare Community Benefits
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.
Canada-wide veterinary network offering mentorship
VetCare Canada is a network of veterinary practices across Canada that combines the personal care of private clinics with the support and resources of a larger group. Medical teams share knowledge, grow their clinical skills, and deliver personalized care, while a strategic team provides hands-on mentorship, helps with recruitment, and supports practice managers behind the scenes. This community approach aims to make high-quality veterinary care more accessible by pooling expertise and resources, while keeping each practice’s unique culture. Key advantages include strong leadership, tailored mentorship (including tuition and specialized training for RVTs), and a work environment with high team engagement and value placed on staff. The overall goal is to advocate for animals and the people who care for them by enabling world-class medicine through collaboration and supportive leadership.
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