Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
9 days ago
Animal Care Attendant, 404 Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital
Animal Care Attendant

Department: EmergencyLocation: Newmarket, ON

404 Veterinary Emergency + Referral Hospital is welcoming an Animal Care Attendant to join our Emergency team on a full-time basis. In this position, you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team and helping to create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. 

This is a 24-hour department, so shifts include daytime, overnight, weekends, and holidays. Previous experience in a veterinary setting is an asset but not necessary.

Duties will include:

Assisting the Emergency team with patient triages and exams

Assisting the Emergency team with diagnostics

Assisting with Emergency surgeries - patient prep and prep of the surgical suite

Assisting the Emergency team with hospitalized patients

Some reception duties including answering the phones and checking in/billing out emergency clients

Providing compassionate care and comfort to all patients

Qualities we look for in a team member:

Previous experience in the veterinary or small animal industry

Excellent communication skills with team members and clients

Acts with courtesy, diplomacy, and discretion at all times

Maintains a positive and cooperative relationship with team members

Maintains external and internal relationships with professionalism and integrity

Demonstrates initiative to carry out tasks independently, under minimal supervision 

Demonstrates accountability and dependability 

Ability to be flexible in attitude and work habits

Willingness and eagerness to learn new skills

Ability to remain calm during stressful situations with patients, clients, and team members 

Demonstrates judgment and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail

Ability to manage time efficiently while taking on multiple tasks

Ability to pronounce, understand, and spell commonly used veterinary terms 

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!

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A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!

Competitive wages and benefits!

Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)

Annual uniform allowance

Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!

Referral Bonus Rewards

Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives

Generous personal pet care discounts

And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

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