Animal Care Attendant

Animal Care Attendant | CA $18.00–CA $23.00/hour + $2/hour overnight stipend

Location:

Mississauga, ON

Schedule:

Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts including days, overnights, and every other weekend

Compensation: CA $18.00–CA $23.00/hour + overtime when applicable

Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital of West Toronto is hiring a full-time Animal Care Attendant (ACA) in Mississauga, ON. This is an opportunity to build your veterinary hospital experience while working alongside Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) and emergency veterinarians in a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital.

• CA $18.00–CA $23.00/hour

• 100% employer-paid health premiums + $500 Wellness Program!
• OAVT dues covered
• RRSP with employer match
• CE + real support to grow your skills
• Vacation earned within your first year + 5 PAID sick days
• Two paid bereavement days, including for the loss of a beloved pet
• Employee pet discounts, vision care & more
• Secure underground parking
• Access to Vet Bloom (RACE-approved CE)
• Veterinary Technician Education Scholarships
• License application & renewal reimbursement
• Fully stocked snack kitchen!

• Full-time;
  Three 12-hour shifts
• Days and overnights, every other weekend
• Holiday availability required
• Schedules planned approximately one month in advance

• Assist veterinarians and Registered Veterinary Technicians with hands‑on patient care
• Support patients independently and as part of the veterinary care team
• Help maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming animal hospital environment
• Communicate with clients and provide updates, support, and reassurance during stressful situations
• Assist with billing, payments, and light administrative responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with the emergency and specialty team to support efficient patient care
• Adapt to changing priorities and patient needs in a fast‑paced emergency veterinary environment

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of veterinary hospital experience
• Comfortable working 12-hour shifts, including days, overnights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong client communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work effectively with different personalities and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Genuine interest in supporting pets, clients, and the veterinary care team
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital of West Toronto is a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital serving Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional emergency and referral care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where Veterinary Technicians can continue to grow and develop their skills.

Our hospital is equipped with:

• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• IDEXX in-house laboratory
• i-Stat diagnostics
• Multi-parameter patient monitoring
• Ezy Vet, Smart Flow, and Cubex

We take our medicine seriously—and we value teamwork, mentorship, and building a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and growth-focused, with leadership that values open communication and professional development.

We're also proud to support local rescue organizations and host Canadian Animal Blood Banking clinics within our community.

Our hospital is located in Mississauga, Ontario, with access to a large veterinary talent network across the Greater Toronto Area. Qualified Veterinary Technicians commonly commute from:

• Toronto, ON & Etobicoke, ON
• Oakville, ON & Burlington, ON
• Milton, ON & Brampton, ON
• Georgetown, ON & Vaughan, ON
• North York, ON & Hamilton, ON

Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are…