Mississauga-oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital - Oakville, Canada - Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital

Description

Mississauga-Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital is currently welcoming for a dependable and outgoing
Animal Care Attendant to join our team. This full-time opportunity is an excellent entry-level position in the veterinary industry We have ACAs that loved the industry so much they have gone on to become Veterinarians


Role:

• Caring for our patients; feeding, walking and offering a gentle voice of assurance, assisting with anesthesia recovery, xrays, prescription refills, processing bloodwork and taking TPRs
• 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 with detailed communication
• General housekeeping duties including but not limited to restocking, cleaning
• Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services, updated medical procedures and neurology specific diseases, testing, handling and care of pets
• Compassionate and nurturing attitude towards pets and pet parents alikeAbility to remain calm in stressful situations and maintain a high quality of care in a busy environment
• Ability to adapt in changing situations
• Working with a team focus, assisting the veterinary staff with various procedures, tasks and treatments

Our ACAs have the opportunity to work with and learn from our RVTs and ACAs as well as our board-certified Veterinary Specialists.

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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: _
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• A caring culture of
  Wellness and Appreciation:
• Competitive wages and benefits
• Annual uniform allowance
• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here
• Referral Bonus Rewards
• 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

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• RRSP match
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location:
In person