404 Veterinary Emergency + Referral Hospital welcomes an Animal Care Attendant to join our Emergency team. In this part-time position, you will assist our doctors and technicians team while helping to create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
This is a 24-hour department, so shifts include daytime, overnight, weekends, and holidays. Previous experience in a veterinary setting is an asset but not necessary.
Duties will include:
Assisting the Emergency team with patient triages, exams, diagnostics
Assisting with Emergency surgeries - patient prep and prep of the surgical suite
Assisting the Emergency team with hospitalized patients
Some reception duties include answering the phones and checking in/billing out emergency clients
Providing compassionate care and comfort to all patients
Qualities we look for in a team member:
Veterinary or small animal industry experience preferred
Strong communication and professionalism with clients & team
Courteous, diplomatic, and discreet in all interactions
Positive, cooperative, and adaptable work style
Self-motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented
Handles stress calmly and solves problems effectively
Manages time well and multitasks efficiently
Willing to learn and grow in veterinary care
Comfortable with veterinary terminology
What VCA Canada Offers
Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a welcoming culture of appreciation you can thrive in.
Competitive wages and 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
RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program - Ask us more!
Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
Generous personal pet care discounts
And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
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VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.
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VCA Canada Animal Hospitals is a family of over 150 small animal veterinary practices located across 6 Canadian provinces. Our team of over 4,000 Associates provides our communities with general, emergency, and specialty services in our practices, offering compassionate care for pets and their families. Our purpose of caring for life’s greatest companions is felt in every part of the VCA Canada experience, whether it is our patients, our clients, our team members, or our communities.