Veterinary Assistant, ICU, Mississauga-Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital

Veterinary Assistant

Department: Icu

Location: Oakville, On

Mississauga-Oakville Critical Care department is currently welcoming a dependable and outgoing Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This temporary opportunity includes a range of responsibilities which directly contribute to the efficient and effective daily operation of the department. Previous experience in a Veterinary Hospital is an asset in this role.

• 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

• General Housekeeping Duties

• Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services and updated medical procedures
• Compassion and a nurturing attitude
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and maintain a high quality of care in a busy environment
• Ability to adapt to changing situations
• Working with a team focus, assisting the veterinary staff with various procedures, tasks and treatments

Our Critical Care ACAs will work closely with and learn from our specially trained RVTs, ACAs, Emergency Doctors, board-certified Critical Care Doctors and other specialists.

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 of Wellness and Appreciation you can thrive in!

• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
• Competitive wages and benefits!
• Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)
• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
• Generous personal pet care discounts

• Flexible Schedules!

• Annual Uniform Allowance

• Referral Bonus Rewards

• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
• Competitive wages and benefits!
• Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)
• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
• Generous personal pet care discounts

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