Veterinary Assistant - Don Valley Animal Hospital

vetcare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Don Valley Animal Hospital in Don Mills, Toronto area, is seeking a Vet Assistant to counsel and educate clients under the direction of a Veterinarian or RVT. You will explain medication dosages, home care, vaccination needs and preventive healthcare.

Join a warm, collaborative team offering flexible full- or part-time schedules, continuing education opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and life insurance.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and educate clients under the direction of a Veterinarian or RVT on animal care topics such as medication dosage and purpose, home care, vaccination requirements, and preventive healthcare recommendations.
• Greet, handle and treat animals in a manner that contributes to a safe and secure environment for pets.
• Collaborate with the team to suggest and explain laboratory procedures and testing.

Job description

Welcome, we're thrilled you are considering joining the highly skilled team at Don Valley Animal Hospital

Learn More

The Don Valley Animal Hospital has been serving the Don Mills community for over 35 years. We are located west of the D.V.P. on Lawrence Ave. E. across from the Shops on Don Mills. We pride ourselves in providing the personal and professional care that you should expect from a veterinary hospital.

As pet owners ourselves we understand the importance and value of our companions in our daily life. Our team offers a warm, respectful, compassionate and loving environment to all our clients and their pets. We offer a wide range of services including, internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, the existence of nutritional and behavioural services.

https://donvalleyanimalhospital.com

Is This Role Right For You?

Our ideal Vet Assistant will counsel and educate clients, under the direction of a Veterinarian or a RVT, on various aspects of animal care such as dosage/purpose of medications, home care, vaccination requirements, and preventative healthcare recommendations. In collaboration with the team, they will suggest and explain laboratory procedures and testing. They will also greet, handle, and treat animals in a way that contributes to an environment in which animals feel safe and secure.

Why Join The Don Valley Team?

A Supportive, Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced RVTs, veterinary assistants, and client care staff who value communication, respect, and clinical excellence.

Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of life outside of work. Whether you’re seeking full-time or a part-time schedule, we’ll work with you to find the right fit.

Professional Growth: Access to a continuing education platform, to develop your veterinary skills.

What The Role Can Offer

• Competitive Base Salary
• Comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental & life insurance
• Flexible Schedule
• Vacation & Paid Time Off

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00/hr

The VetCare Community Benefits

• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program which includes mental health, relationship, financial and nutritional support for all team members.
• A community wide social platform
• Recognition programs
• Access to our veterinary learning platform

About VetCare

VetCare (vet-care.ca) is proudly Canadian, with roots in Vancouver that have extended to practice teams across Canada. We blend the personal touch of local clinics with the collective expertise of our veterinary community, offering mentorship, operations support and recruitment efforts to keep care strong. With this collaborative approach, we aim to foster better outcomes for pets and the people who love them.