Veterinary Reception, Client Care
Location: Kanata, Ontario
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Type: Existing role
Compensation: $17.85 to $25.00 depending on experience
Kanata Animal Hospital is currently welcoming a customer service-focused Veterinary Reception, Client Care to join our team. This full-time opportunity includes a range of responsibilities that directly attributes to the efficient and effective daily operation of the hospital. Your primary responsibility is to ensure our clients and their pets feel welcomed, expertly cared for, and appreciated!
Create a warm and welcoming environment for our patients and pet parents
Assisting veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments when required
Ability to answer a multiline phone system and track and book appointments effectively
Placing outbound calls to pet parents for follow-up and future appointment bookings
Respond to and manage email correspondence; clients, referring veterinarians & internal office messages
Admitting and discharging pet patients
Invoicing/billing; creating estimates, obtaining pet owner confirmation and processing payments
Scheduling appointments
Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting people at ease and creating a welcoming environment
Strong organizational skills
General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of reception area, pet holding areas and common areas
Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services, updated medical office procedures and assisting the Veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
What We Can Offer You!
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A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
Competitive wages and health/dental benefits!
Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)
Annual uniform allowance
Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
Referral Bonus Rewards
Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
Generous personal pet care discounts
Extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
About us
The Kanata Animal Hospital has served residents of Kanata and the surrounding area for over twenty five years. Our team of 5 veterinarians offers preventative, therapeutic, and integrative medicines and surgeries for dogs and cats. We are equal opportunity animal lovers delivering an exceptional client experience and excellence in veterinary care. We are a Cat Friendly Practice!
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. Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada.
Join us!
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