Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital is currently welcoming a dependable and outgoing Animal Care Attendant to join our ER/ICU Team. This full-time opportunity includes a range of responsibilities which directly contribute to the efficient and effective daily operation of the department. A few attributes and qualifications are:
Caring for our patients; feeding, walking and offering a gentle voice of assurance
Ensure animal housing or enclosure is clean, sanitary and comfortable
Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for patients and pet parents
Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease and creating a welcoming environment
General housekeeping duties
Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services and updated medical procedures
Compassion and a nurturing attitude
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and maintain a high quality of care in a busy environment
Ability to adapt to changing situations
Working with a team focus, assisting the veterinary staff with various procedures, tasks and treatments
Our departments provide thorough training to all new staff members to ensure the success of all new team members!
Schedule: This position consists of a combination of day shifts, night shifts that can include evenings, weekends and holidays.
What VCA Canada Offers
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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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.