Casual Technician Assistant, Emergency, Mississauga-Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Oakville; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable veterinary service provider in Oakville is looking for a Technician Assistant to care for patients and assist veterinary staff. The ideal candidate should be compassionate and have excellent customer service skills. This position offers a supportive work culture with opportunities for growth. Join our team to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Competitive wages and benefits

Annual uniform allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Rewards

Generous personal pet care discounts

Shopping discounts and wellness apps

Qualifications

• Dependable and outgoing personality.
• Willingness to learn about veterinary services and medical procedures.
• Ability to work in a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Caring for patients by feeding, walking and providing assurance.
• Maintaining clean and comfortable animal housing.
• Assisting veterinary staff with procedures and treatments.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Compassion and nurturing attitude

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Job description

Overview

Technician Assistant
Department: Emergency
Location: Oakville, ON

Mississauga-Oakville Emergency Department are looking to welcome dependable and outgoing casual Technician Assistants to join our team. This casual 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:

Responsibilities

• 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. Gaining trust and building relationships with our Oncology clients.
• General housekeeping duties
• Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services and medical procedures
• Compassion and nurturing attitude
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and maintain a high quality of care in a busy environment
• Working with a team focus, assisting the veterinary staff with various procedures, tasks and treatments
• Drive to learn new things

Our emergency department provides thorough training to all new staff members, including a mentoring program, to ensure the success of all new team members!

What VCA Canada Offers

• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
• 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!

VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.

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