Veterinary Assistant
Join the Dream Team at True North Veterinary Eye Care
True North Veterinary Eye Care is Manitoba’s first full-service veterinary ophthalmology practice, and we are growing! Our vision is to provide state-of-the-art specialty eye care that makes a meaningful impact throughout Manitoba and beyond. While we have ambitious goals, we remain committed to being a patient-centered, family-oriented, independently owned practice where both our patients and team members thrive.
We are seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our small but mighty team at our stand-alone facility located at 75 Henlow Bay, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
If you are passionate about animal care, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and take pride in delivering exceptional client service, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dependable individual with a minimum of one year of experience working as a veterinary assistant in a veterinary clinic. Students and graduates of the Robertson College Veterinary Assistant Program are also encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidate is:
- A team player with a positive attitude
- An excellent communicator
- Customer-service focused
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Passionate about providing outstanding patient care
Schedule
Starting August 2026
- Monday to Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 32 hours per week, 1-hour unpaid lunch break
- Occasional opportunity to stay later if needed
- No weekends or overnight shifts
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Safely restraining patients for veterinarians and technicians
- Obtaining patient histories and communicating with clients
- Assisting with surgical setup and cleanup
- Cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing surgical instruments and packs
- Filling prescriptions
- Answering phones and scheduling appointments
- Performing general reception duties
- Maintaining a clean and organized hospital environment, including: Laundry, kennels, floors, garbage disposal, general housekeeping tasks
Compensation
We offer a performance-based compensation system that allows for growth
Benefits & Perks
- Extended health insurance/Group life insurance, Long-term disability coverage, Uniform allowance, Discounted eye examinations for staff pets, holidays, Team events and celebrations
Apply Today
If you are excited about joining a progressive specialty practice and becoming part of a supportive, dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume to:
Cathy Fedick
[email protected]
To learn more about our practice, visit www.truenorthveteye.com.
Work Location: In person
