Posted 2 months ago
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
@ NVA Canada
Aurora, Ontario
Overview
NVA Canada is hiring a Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist to support veterinarians and technicians with patient restraint, facility upkeep and client service at the clinic front desk. The role combines hands-on clinical help with scheduling, phone, email and billing work.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with patient restraint during exams, blood draws and X-rays
- Keep reception, exam rooms and common areas clean and low-stress
- Greet clients, answer multi-line phones and manage clinic emails
- Book appointments, coordinate follow-ups and make vaccination reminder calls
- Update patient records, process payments, handle billing and invoices
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma required
- Veterinary Assistant or Medical Office Assistant program is an asset
- Previous front-desk, customer service or animal handling experience
- Compassionate, patient and clear communication
- Basic computer literacy and veterinary practice software familiarity
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Veterinary Assistant, Medical Office Assistant |
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NVA Canada
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Full company description
We partner with pet parents to give every pet their best life. Every day, at every stage. Their best life is your best life.
- LinkedIn followers
- 10,330
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 181
- Reported office locations
- 1115 North Service Rd W, Unit 2, Oakville, Ontario L6M 2V9, CA
- Other recorded names
- NVA Canada
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
We partner with pet parents to give every pet their best life. Every day, at every stage. Their best life is your best life.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Veterinary Services |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Oakville, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 226 |
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We are looking for a dedicated and energetic Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist to join our team. In this dual-support role, you will act as the welcoming face of our clinic while providing hands-on clinical and administrative assistance to our veterinarians and technicians.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Support: Assist veterinary staff with patient restraint during examinations, blood draws, and X-rays.
- Facility Maintenance: Keep the reception area, exam rooms, and common spaces clean, tidy, and low-stress for animals.
- Client Service: Greet pet parents and patients warmly, answer multi-line phone calls, and manage clinic emails.
- Scheduling: Book appointments, coordinate follow-ups, and make reminder calls for vaccinations.
- Administrative Tasks: Update patient records, process financial transactions, handle billing, and manage invoices.
Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma required; completion of a Veterinary Assistant or Medical Office Assistant program is a strong asset.
- Previous front-desk, customer service, or animal handling experience.
- Compassionate, patient, and clear communication style.
Basic computer literacy and familiarity with veterinary practice software.
At NVA Canada diversity and inclusion are an important part of our everyday reality.
At NVA Canada, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:
- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers sites: careers.nvacanada.ca
- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position
If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [email protected]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA Canada!
Please note that we use third-party recruitment software, which may include artificial intelligence features to assist in screening applications.
NVA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
We are committed to fostering an open and inclusive environment where everyone belongs, our people feel comfortable and confident to be themselves and reach their full potential regardless of age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, marital and family status, religion or other belief, culture, sexual orientation, or disability.
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