Animal Care Attendant, Surgery Department - Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital
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Animal Care Attendant, Surgery Department
Scarborough, ON
Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital is a busy emergency and referral hospital that is currently looking for an Animal Care Attendant to join its active surgery department. This full-time opportunity includes a range of responsibilities which directly attributes to the efficient and effective daily operations of the hospital.
Qualifications:
- Assist with surgery and anesthesia: surgical assistance for induction, prep and in surgery, radiographs, setting up and cleaning OR'sand , maintaining stock. The surgical ACA is responsible for equipment cleaning, packing and repair, autoclaving, gas sterilizing
- Patient care (walking, feeding, assisting the RVTs with restraint for procedures)
- Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease and creating a welcoming environment
- General housekeeping duties; pet holding areas, surgical suites/treatment areas and common areas
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral
- Excellent attendance and punctuality
- The ability to follow written and verbal directions and execute tasks with the highest quality and attention to detail
- Must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while remaining composed in emergency situations
- Willingness to learn and take on additional duties as needed
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!
- A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
- RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
- Competitive wages and benefits!
- Annual uniform allowance
- Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Bonus Rewards
- Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA initiatives
- Generous personal pet care discounts
- And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
Click “Apply Now”
VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
About VCA Canada
VCA Canada Animal Hospitals is a family of over 140 small animal veterinary practices located across 6 Canadian provinces. Our team of over 4,000 associates provide our communities with general, emergency and specialty services in our practices, offering compassionate care for pets and their families. Our purpose of Caring For Life’s Greatest Companions is felt in every part of the VCA Canada experience, whether it is our patients, our clients, our team members, or our communities. To learn more about us, please visit www.vcacanada.com.
Animal Care Attendant, Surgery Department - Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital
Top Benefits
About the role
Animal Care Attendant, Surgery Department
Scarborough, ON
Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital is a busy emergency and referral hospital that is currently looking for an Animal Care Attendant to join its active surgery department. This full-time opportunity includes a range of responsibilities which directly attributes to the efficient and effective daily operations of the hospital.
Qualifications:
- Assist with surgery and anesthesia: surgical assistance for induction, prep and in surgery, radiographs, setting up and cleaning OR'sand , maintaining stock. The surgical ACA is responsible for equipment cleaning, packing and repair, autoclaving, gas sterilizing
- Patient care (walking, feeding, assisting the RVTs with restraint for procedures)
- Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease and creating a welcoming environment
- General housekeeping duties; pet holding areas, surgical suites/treatment areas and common areas
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral
- Excellent attendance and punctuality
- The ability to follow written and verbal directions and execute tasks with the highest quality and attention to detail
- Must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while remaining composed in emergency situations
- Willingness to learn and take on additional duties as needed
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!
- A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
- RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
- Competitive wages and benefits!
- Annual uniform allowance
- Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Bonus Rewards
- Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA initiatives
- Generous personal pet care discounts
- And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
Click “Apply Now”
VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
About VCA Canada
VCA Canada Animal Hospitals is a family of over 140 small animal veterinary practices located across 6 Canadian provinces. Our team of over 4,000 associates provide our communities with general, emergency and specialty services in our practices, offering compassionate care for pets and their families. Our purpose of Caring For Life’s Greatest Companions is felt in every part of the VCA Canada experience, whether it is our patients, our clients, our team members, or our communities. To learn more about us, please visit www.vcacanada.com.