Who we are:
For more than 50 years, Pender Veterinary Centre has been a place where pet owners bring their beloved animal friends to receive care from an established team of passionate, experienced veterinarians. Today, Pender stands out amongst other animal care centers for its 24 hour, round-the-clock veterinary care, innovative and compassionate environment, and for setting the highest standards for all veterinary teams through our philanthropic and development programs.
What you will do:
Employment at Pender Veterinary Centre provides the individual the opportunity to participate in progressive veterinary medicine, work in a fast paced environment handling a diverse caseload and provide personalized, compassionate medical care. Kennel Assistants are under the direct guidance and supervision of the Technician Shift Lead and the doctors. The Kennel Assistant position is a training position. They are unlicensed team players who have a solid understanding of animal restraint technique and base understanding of animal care, and are actively training in all areas of the hospital, learning and work to become proficient in basic technical skills and veterinary knowledge. Everyone at Pender is expected demonstrate a solid work ethic and a willingness to learn in order to add value as an integral part of our quality care team.
If you are interested in starting a career in Veterinary Medicine, Pender is your best opportunity to start, learn, and grow.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person