Veterinary Assistant - Don Valley Animal Hospital

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Jul 31, 2026
1 position

$18–$20 / hour

Opens an external site

Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Apply by: Oct 29, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The veterinary assistant will counsel clients on animal care, medications, and preventative health while assisting with laboratory procedures. They are also responsible for greeting, handling, and treating animals to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Job details

Welcome, we're thrilled you are considering joining the highly skilled team at Don Valley Animal Hospital Learn More The Don Valley Animal Hospital has been serving the Don Mills community for over 35 years. We are located west of the D.V.P. on Lawrence Ave. E. across from the Shops on Don Mills. We pride ourselves in providing the personal and professional care that you should expect from a veterinary hospital. As pet owners ourselves we understand the importance and value of our companions in our daily life. Our team offers a warm, respectful, compassionate and loving environment to all our clients and their pets. We offer a wide range of services including, internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, the existence of nutritional and behavioural services. https://donvalleyanimalhospital.com Is This Role Right For You? Our ideal Vet Assistant will counsel and educate clients, under the direction of a Veterinarian or a RVT, on various aspects of animal care such as dosage/purpose of medications, home care, vaccination requirements, and preventative healthcare recommendations. In collaboration with the team, they will suggest and explain laboratory procedures and testing. They will also greet, handle, and treat animals in a way that contributes to an environment in which animals feel safe and secure. Why Join The Don Valley Team? A Supportive, Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced RVTs, veterinary assistants, and client care staff who value communication, respect, and clinical excellence. Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of life outside of work. Whether you’re seeking full-time or a part-time schedule, we’ll work with you to find the right fit. Professional Growth: Access to a continuing education platform, to develop your veterinary skills. What The Role Can Offer Competitive Base Salary Comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental & life insurance Flexible Schedule Vacation & Paid Time Off Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00/hr The VetCare Community Benefits A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program which includes mental health, relationship, financial and nutritional support for all team members. A community wide social platform Recognition programs Access to our veterinary learning platform About VetCare VetCare (vet-care.ca) is proudly Canadian, with roots in Vancouver that have extended to practice teams across Canada. We blend the personal touch of local clinics with the collective expertise of our veterinary community, offering mentorship, operations support and recruitment efforts to keep care strong. With this collaborative approach, we aim to foster better outcomes for pets and the people who love them.

What you’ll do

Requirements

The role requires an experienced individual capable of working under the direction of a Veterinarian or RVT. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to animal care.