Animal Care Attendant

Location: Scarborough, ON

Department: ER/ICU 

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $17.85 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience

Position Type: Existing position

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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