Animal Care Attendant, Surgery Department - Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care organization in Toronto is seeking a full-time Animal Care Attendant for its surgery department. This role involves assisting with surgeries, providing patient care, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the facility. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and a strong customer service aptitude. Join our caring culture and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Benefits

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Annual uniform allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Generous personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care or veterinary settings is valuable.
• Ability to assist with surgery and anesthesia.
• Must exhibit excellent attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgery and anesthesia.
• Provide patient care, including walking and feeding animals.
• Maintain cleanliness in surgical and treatment areas.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently and in teams

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Animal Care Attendant, Surgery Department — Scarborough, ON

Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital is a busy emergency and referral hospital that is currently looking for an Animal Care Attendant to join its active surgery department. This full-time opportunity includes a range of responsibilities which directly contribute to the efficient and effective daily operations of the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgery and anesthesia: surgical assistance for induction, prep and in surgery, radiographs, setting up and cleaning ORs, and maintaining stock. The surgical ACA is responsible for equipment cleaning, packing and repair, autoclaving, gas sterilizing.
• Patient care (walking, feeding, assisting the RVTs with restraint for procedures)
• Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease and creating a welcoming environment
• General housekeeping duties; pet holding areas, surgical suites/treatment areas and common areas
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• The ability to follow written and verbal directions and execute tasks with the highest quality and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while remaining composed in emergency situations
• Willingness to learn and take on additional duties as needed

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: We have the right fit for you!

• 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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