Beacon Pet Hospital

A-9711 Fifth Street
Sidney, British Co V8L2W9

(250)656-5568

beaconpethospital.ca

Career Opportunities

Welcome to Beacon Pet Hospital, we are a full service small animal hospital. We are committed to providing the highest quality in medical and surgical care to our patients with dedication, compassion and respect towards the owners and their beloved family member. We communicate options, while respecting the decisions of our clients and helping them provide their pets the best health care possible.

Our Values

  1. Dedicating extensive time for the appointments to provide our patients with a comprehensive exam and to discuss our clients’ concerns.
  2. Promoting the principles of honesty, respect, friendliness, trust and teamwork in our practice.
  3. Taking the time to educate our clients to ensure they are able to make an informed decision for the best interest of their beloved pets.
  4. Ensuring our practice is a state-of-the-art facility with up-to-date technology and treatment protocols.
  5. Striving for continuous improvement at all levels.
  6. Setting standards for our practice to provide the best possible and most appropriate veterinary care.
  7. Being professional in our appearance and behaviour.
  8. Exceeding our clients’ expectations.

If you are a personable and ambitious individual with excellent communication skills and are naturally willing to support us meet the above values, we would like to meet with you! We are always glad to accept resumes from enthusiastic, hard working, dependable, team oriented people who wish to join our team of veterinary health care professionals.

 AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

We are currently accepting resumes for a Veterinary Technician to join our dynamic and progressive small animal practice. This position would be a perfect fit for an energetic individual who is looking for a friendly environment and a secure career in the field of veterinary medicine.

Skills: We are looking for a highly motivated, confident, positive and experienced individual with initiative and great interpersonal skills.

Experience: Minimum one-year experience as a Veterinary Technician. Avimark experience is an asset but not necessary for the right individual.

Education: Diploma from a Veterinary Technician Program.

Job duties: The job requires strong computer skills and entails various operations tasks with focus on assisting the doctors:

  • Laboratory procedures, radiology, medical procedures, pharmacy;
  • Client communication, inventory;
  • Daily treatment of hospitalized patients, rehabilitation;
  • Assisting in the surgery room;
  • Maintenance of the OSHA and Hazardous Materials programs.

Salary and benefits: Competitive wages commensurate with the experience. The chosen candidate will also be provided a variety of benefits after a probationary period.

Contact: Send your resume and cover letter at beaconpethospital@shaw.ca or drop them off at the front desk.

Positions for which we may have openings include: 

RECEPTIONIST/ ASSISTANT

Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, setting up new clients and patients, preparation and maintenance of medical records, admitting and discharging patients, filling some prescriptions, over the counter sales, mailings, computer operation, financial transactions, filing, and front office and reception area maintenance.  Receptionists/ Assistants will assume the responsibility for acquiring the medical and legal information necessary for the performance of their duties.

Skills: Highly motivated, confident, positive, individual with initiative and great interpersonal skills.

Experience: Minimum one-year experience working in a veterinary clinic or a graduate from an assistant program with working experience in animal handling. Avimark experience is an asset but not necessary for the right individual.

Education: Diploma from a Medical Office Assistant Program OR a combination of experience as a Veterinary Receptionist and high school diploma.

Job duties: We strive to provide the highest quality medical and surgical care to our patients with dedication, compassion and respect towards the owners and their beloved family member. The job requires strong computer skills and entails various operations tasks from reception duties to animal restraint:

  • Greeting clients.
  • Weighing patients.
  • Multi-tasking between answering the phones and assisting clients at the front desk.
  • Interpreting medical concerns from clients and managing the appointments’ booking accordingly.
  • Occasionally, helping the veterinarian with the patient restraint.
  • Receptionists/ Assistants will assume the responsibility for acquiring the medical and legal information necessary for the performance of their duties.

NO RECEPTIONIST/ ASSISTANT POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

  Contact: Send your resume and cover letter at beaconpethospital@shaw.ca or drop it off at the front desk.