Veterinary Assistant, Tri Lake Animal Hospital and Referral Centre

Veterinary Assistant

Location: Lake Country, BC

Compensation: Starting at $18.50 per hour, with increases based on relevant experience. Overnight premiums are also provided.

Tri Lake Animal Hospital & Referral Centre in Lake Country, BC, has recently expanded and is looking for a dedicated full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. We want great team players who enjoy a fast-paced environment and are passionate about making a REAL difference in the lives of our patients and clients.

Shifts will range from daytime to evening and include overnight rotations and shared weekend shifts. Opportunities for permanent overnights are always available, should a night owl with a preference for these shifts present themselves. Otherwise, the sharing of overnights via rotation helps to maintain a healthy work-life balance for ALL!

What you need

• Previous veterinary experience is an asset

• Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty with clients

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a dynamic and diverse team

• Compassion and a nurturing attitude when providing care to clients and patients

• Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations

• Positive outlook and enthusiasm for learning

• Initiative in carrying out assignments independently

Your role will be

• Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with client support and treatment of pet patients, including low-stress restraint techniques

• Providing support to the Client Care service, occasionally covering shifts in reception when necessary

• Preparing medications and supplies for clients to take home (per DVM and RVT instruction)

• Providing compassionate care to hospitalized patients, including feeding and walking

• Handling and maintaining surgical equipment, including setup, cleaning and sterilization

• General hospital care, including cleaning kennels, restocking treatment areas, and maintenance of outdoor areas

What VCA Canada Offers

• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation !

• Competitive wages and benefits!

• Employer match (5%) group RRSP plan - Planning for your future just got easier with VCA Canada!

• Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time

• Annual uniform allowance

• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!

• Referral Bonus Rewards

• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus

• Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care

• Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA initiatives

• Generous personal pet care discounts

• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps

Email : Laurie Dew, Medical Care Manager, [email protected] for further information, or click Apply Now!

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.

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