Animal Care Attendant, Surgery Veterinary Emergency Hospital
Listed on 2026-01-04
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary
JOB DESCRIPTION
Animal Care Attendant
Department:
Surgery
Location:
Oakville, ON
Employment Type:
Full Time
Job Status:
Existing
Compensation: $ to $ per hou,r depending on experience and skills
Mississauga-Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital is currently welcoming a dependable and outgoing Animal Care Attendant to join our Surgery team. This full-time opportunity is an excellent entry-level position in the veterinary industry! We have ACAs that loved the industry so much they have gone on to become Veterinarians!
Role:
Caring for our patients; feeding, walking and offering a gentle voice of assurance, assisting with anesthesia recovery, x-rays, prescription refills, processing bloodwork and taking TPRs
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 with detailed communication
General housekeeping duties, including but not limited to restocking, cleaning
Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services, updated medical procedures and neurology, neurology-specific diseases, testing, handling and care of pets
Compassionate and nurturing attitude towards pets and pet parents alike
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and maintain a high quality of care in a busy environment
Ability to adapt in changing situations
Working with a team focus, assisting the veterinary staff with various procedures, tasks and treatments
Our ACAs have the opportunity to work with and learn from our RVTs and ACAs, as well as our board-certified Veterinary Specialists.
Grow your career with us!
What VCA Canada Offers:
RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
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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