Animal Care Attendant, Surgery Department

Scarborough, ON

Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital is a busy emergency and referral hospital that is currently looking for an Animal Care Attendant to join its active surgery department. This full-time opportunity includes a range of responsibilities which directly attributes to the efficient and effective daily operations of the hospital.

Qualifications:

• Assist with surgery and anesthesia: surgical assistance for induction, prep and in surgery, radiographs, setting up and cleaning OR'sand , maintaining stock. The surgical ACA is responsible for equipment cleaning, packing and repair, autoclaving, gas sterilizing
• Patient care (walking, feeding, assisting the RVTs with restraint for procedures)   
• Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease and creating a welcoming environment
• General housekeeping duties; pet holding areas, surgical suites/treatment areas and common areas
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• The ability to follow written and verbal directions and execute tasks with the highest quality and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while remaining composed in emergency situations
• Willingness to learn and take on additional duties as needed

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 caring culture you can thrive in: We have the right fit for you!

• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier! 
• Competitive wages and benefits!
• Annual uniform allowance
• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus Rewards
• Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA initiatives
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

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