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


Company : VCA Animal Hospitals


Location : Scarborough, Scarborough Village


Created : 2026-01-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Animal Care Attendant Location: Scarborough, ON Department: ER/ICU Employment Type: Full-time Compensation: $17.85 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience Position Type: Existing position Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital is currently recruiting for a dependable and outgoing Animal Care Attendant to join our ER/ICU Team. This full-time opportunity includes a range of responsibilities which directly attributes to the efficient and effective daily operation of the department. A few attributes and qualifications are: 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 Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease and creating a welcoming environment General housekeeping duties Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services and updated medical procedures Compassion and a nurturing attitude Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and maintain a high quality of care in a busy environment Ability to adapt to changing situations Working with a team focus, assisting the veterinary staff with various procedures, tasks and treatments Our departments provide thorough training to all new staff members to ensure the success of all new team members Schedule: This position consists of a combination of day shifts, night shifts that can include evenings, weekends and holidays. What VCA Canada Offers 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 need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.