Animal Care Attendant - ER/ICU, Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%)

Paid time off for continuing education

Annual CE Allowance

Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week

Uniform allowance

Mental health support tools

Career development pathways

Employee discounts

Job summary

Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Attendant for our ER/ICU team in Scarborough, ON. This full-time role supports the veterinary staff by feeding, walking, stabilizing patients, and maintaining clean, comfortable housing.

You will engage with pet parents and help create a reassuring environment around our fast-paced care. We offer competitive hourly pay, RRSP matching, paid time off, CE allowance, and wellness programs as part of a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a warm, compassionate heart and strong client service.
• VA certificate or equivalent clinical experience is preferred.
• Ability to stay calm and adaptable in fast-paced medical settings.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients: feeding, walking, and gentle handling.
• Maintain clean housing and comfortable enclosures.
• Support daily operations and assist veterinary team.

Skills

Compassionate client service

Calm under pressure

Team player

Excellent communication

Education

Veterinary Assistant certificate

Equivalent clinical experience

Job description

Animal Care Attendant, ER/ICU Department

Location: Scarborough, ON

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Status: Existing

Compensation: $18.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills

Schedule: A variety of day and night shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital welcomes a dependable, outgoing Animal Care Attendant to join our team in Scarborugh, Ontario. This full-time opportunity includes a range of responsibilities that directly contribute to the efficient and effective daily operation of the hospital.

What You Will Do:

• 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
• General housekeeping duties; pet holding areas and common areas when required

What You Bring

• A warm, compassionate heart with exceptional client service skills and a nurturing approach to pet care.
• A Veterinary Assistant (VA) certificate or equivalent clinical experience is considered an asset.
• The ability to stay calm, gentle, and adaptable under pressure and in fast-paced medical situations.
• A genuine eagerness to learn, grow your clinical skills, and support our veterinary team with daily treatments.
• A self-motivated team player who confidently takes initiative and works well both independently and collaboratively.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role.
• RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.
• Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
• Annual CE Allowance.
• Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options.
• Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.
• Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
• Various career development pathways.
• Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app.

Our hospital: Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital (TVEH) is a robust, collaborative 24/7 emergency and specialty referral centre dedicated to caring for pets and families across our community. Working within our modern, well-equipped hospital, you’ll find the advanced tools and quiet comfort needed to support critically ill patients at every stage of their healing journey. You will be part of a close-knit, compassionate, interdisciplinary team of board-certified specialists across Critical Care, Surgery, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Anesthesia, and Diagnostic Imaging. Above all, we take genuine pride in nurturing a kind, encouraging environment where our Associates feel valued, heard, and supported in doing the work they love.

Our Story

VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy.

In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally,we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers.Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work Certification Canada.

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