Description

Veterinary Assistant

Location: London, Ontario

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Type: Existing

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

London Regional Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital is currently welcoming a dependable and caring Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in a very important support role for the entire hospital.

• Assist veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
  
• Create a warm and welcoming environment for our pet parents
  
• Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our patients
  
• General housekeeping duties include, but not limited to: maintaining animal holding areas, cleaning up after animals, and maintaining cleanliness of clinic areas
  
• Willingness to learn more regarding; veterinary services, updated medical office procedures, and assisting the Veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
  
• Exceptional client service skills
  
• Compassion and nurturing attitude
  
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and adapt to changing situations
  
• Take initiative and work independently
  
• Availability to work all VCA shifts
  
• Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA) program certificate is recommended but not required
  

What VCA Canada Offers

• RRSP Employer 5% Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier!!
  
• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation !
  
• Competitive wages and benefits!
  
• Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist 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. Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada.

Click "Apply Now" and join our amazing team!

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.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.