Veterinary Assistant, Kew Beach Animal Hospital

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

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Employer Group Match 5%

Paid time off for CE and vacation

Annual CE allowance

Benefits: 24 hours per week minimum

Certification memberships paid

Mental health resources

Job summary

Kew Beach Animal Hospital in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to support our veterinary team on a casual basis. This role is ideal for an organized, empathetic professional who thrives in a hospital setting and wants to contribute to high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, treatments, and clinical procedures, while maintaining a welcoming, low-stress environment for pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• Veterinary Assistant certificate or equivalent clinical experience is preferred.
• Ability to remain calm and caring in a fast-paced medical setting.
• Strong client service and empathy toward pets and owners.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to the veterinary team with patient care and treatments.
• Assist with clinical procedures and hospital workflows.
• Create a welcoming, low-stress environment for patients and clients.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital and reception areas.
• Collaborate across departments to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Education

Veterinary Assistant Certificate

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Location: Toronto, ON

Employment Type: Part-time, Casual.

Job Status: Existing

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

Kew Beach Animal Hospital welcomes a Veterinary Assistant to join us in Toronto, Ontario, to support our team on a casual, part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic professional to step into an important hospital support role.

What You Will Do

• Provide hands-on support to our veterinary team, assisting with patient care, treatments, and clinical procedures.
• Create a welcoming haven for our clients, ensuring pet parents feel supported, heard, and valued.
• Nurture a gentle, low-stress environment to help keep our patients' comfort a top priority.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital, ensuring our reception, holding, and common areas are always pristine.
• Collaborate across departments to keep our daily hospital workflow running smoothly and efficiently.

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 technical assistance clinical experience is 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.

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 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.