Animal Care Attendant, ER/ICU - Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital

Job summary

The Animal Care Attendant is responsible for the daily care of patients, including feeding, walking, and maintaining clean and sanitary housing. They also focus on creating a welcoming environment for both pets and their owners within the ER/ICU department.

Job details

Animal Care Attendant Location: Scarborough, ON Department: ER/ICU Employment Type: Full-time Job Status: Existing Compensation: $19.00 - $20.50 per hour, depending on experience and skills At Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital we welcome a dependable and outgoing Animal Care Attendant to join our ICU team, in Scarborough, Ontario. This full-time opportunity includes a range of responsibilities which directly contribute to the efficient and effective daily operation of the department. What You Will Do 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 Schedule: Enjoy predictable time off with a 4-on, 4-off rotational schedule! You will work four consecutive 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM), followed by four days off, including rotating weekends and holidays. What You Bring A warm, compassionate heart with exceptional client service skills and a nurturing approach to pet care. The ability to stay calm, gentle, and adaptable under pressure and in fast-paced medical situations. A genuine eagerness to learn, grow your clinical skills, and support our veterinary team with daily tasks and treatments. Previous experience with animal care. What We Can Offer You Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role. RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future. Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days. Annual CE Allowance. Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options. Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance. Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness. Various career development pathways. Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app. Our Story VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy. In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers. Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada. #AnimalCareAttendant #KennelAttendant #AnimalCareJobs #VCACanada 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.

What you’ll do

The Animal Care Attendant is responsible for the daily care of patients, including feeding, walking, and maintaining clean and sanitary housing. They also focus on creating a welcoming environment for both pets and their owners within the ER/ICU department.

Requirements

Candidates must have previous experience in animal care and a nurturing approach to pet care. The role requires the ability to remain calm and adaptable in a fast-paced medical environment.

Benefits

• RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) • Paid time off for continuing education • Vacation • Sick days • Personal wellness days • Annual CE Allowance • Paid annual certification memberships • Uniform allowance • Virtual health care (telemedicine) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Digital wellness tools • Career development pathways • Personal pet care discounts • Lifestyle perks

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Animal Care
• Client Service
• Patient Care
• Sanitation
• Clinical Support
• Adaptability
• Compassion
• Time Management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Customer Service & Support
• Science & Research