Animal Care Attendant, Mississuaga Oakville Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital

VCA Inc.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Oakville is seeking an Animal Care Attendant for a temporary 3-month contract. Responsibilities include caring for patients, assisting veterinary staff, and ensuring a clean environment. Ideal candidates will have excellent customer service skills and a compassionate attitude towards animals. Competitive wages and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive wages and benefits

Employer match (5%) group RRSP plan

Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time

Annual uniform allowance

Referral Bonus Rewards

Personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a veterinary hospital is an asset.
• Ability to adapt in changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Caring for patients; feeding, walking and offering reassurance.
• Assisting veterinary staff with procedures, tasks, and treatments.
• Ensuring animal housing is clean and comfortable.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Willingness to learn

Job description

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Animal Care Attendant, Mississuaga Oakville Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital

Apply locations Oakville, Ontario time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-210637

Animal Care Attendant, VCA Canada Mississauga-Oakville Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital – Specialty services (Internal Medicine)

Employment Type: 3 month contract

VCA Canada Mississauga-Oakville is currently recruiting for a dependable and outgoing Animal Care Attendant to join our clinic. This temporary 3 month contract opportunity includes a range of responsibilities within various units within the hospital, which directly attributes to the efficient and effective daily operation of the hospital. The initial role will be focused in the Internal Medicine department, but may expand into other departments based on hospital need. Previous experience in a Veterinary Hospital is an asset.

Key responsibilities

• Caring for our patients; feeding, walking and offering a gentle voice of assurance

• Ensure animal housing or enclosure is clean, sanitary and comfortable

• Assisting the veterinary staff with various procedures, tasks and treatments

• 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

Key attributes

• Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services and updated medical procedures

• Compassion and nurturing attitude

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and maintain a high quality of care in a busy environment

• Ability to adapt in changing situations

• Team spirt

Learning offered

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

What we can offer you!

• A caring culture ofWellness and Appreciation!

• Competitive wages and benefits!

• Employer match (5%) group RRSP plan– Planning for your future just got easier with VCA Canada!

• Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time

• Annual uniform allowance

• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!

• Referral Bonus Rewards

• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus

• Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care

• 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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