Veterinary Technician Assistant - Client Care Coordinator

Veterinary Technician Assistant, Client Care

Location: Sarnia, ON

Employment Type: Part-time

Job Status: Existing

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

At Blue Cross Animal Hospital, we welcome a dependable and caring Veterinary Technician Assistant, Client Care Coordinator to join our team in Sarnia, Ontario. From creating a welcoming experience at reception to supporting our clinical team with patient care, you’ll play an essential part in every patient's journey with us.

What You Will Do

• Provide hands-on support to our veterinary team, assisting with patient care, treatments, and clinical procedures.

• Create a welcoming haven for our clients, ensuring pet parents feel supported, heard, and valued.

• Nurture a gentle, low-stress environment to help keep our patients' comfort a top priority.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital, ensuring our reception, holding, and common areas are always pristine.

• Collaborate across departments to keep our daily hospital workflow running smoothly and efficiently.

What You Bring

• A warm, compassionate heart with exceptional client service skills and a nurturing approach to pet care.

• A Veterinary Assistant (VA) certificate or equivalent clinical experience.

• The ability to stay calm, gentle, and adaptable under pressure and in fast-paced medical situations.

• A genuine eagerness to learn, grow your clinical skills, and support our veterinary team with daily treatments.

• A self-motivated team player who confidently takes initiative and works well both independently and collaboratively.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role. 

• RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future. 

• Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days. 

• Annual CE Allowance. 

• Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options. 

• Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance. 

• Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.  

• Various career development pathways. 

• Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app. 

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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