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Canada West Veterinary Specialists

Canada West Veterinary Specialists Employee Review

Not enough pay for the stress

Vet assistant in emergency department (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 9 January 2023

For the emergency department, which is extremely fast paced and tough to begin with, the main problems that arise are all to do with the general attitude and catty-ness of the staff. A few people in question are very condescending towards questions and or minor mistakes, even when just starting out there. Training was lacking so there is no excuse to be rude for asking a general question. Pay could also be better for what you have to deal with, namely the stress and the attitude of the staff.

Pros

Great learning opportunity, and doctors are fantasic

Cons

12 hour shifts typically by default, pay could be better, work life balance is rough

Ratings by category

2.0 out of 5 stars for Work/Life Balance

3.0 out of 5 stars for Salary/Benefits

3.0 out of 5 stars for Job security/advancement

2.0 out of 5 stars for Management

1.0 out of 5 stars for Culture

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