Veterinary Assistant Department: Emergency Location: Newmarket, ON 404 Veterinary Emergency + Referral Hospital is welcoming a Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency team on a full-time basis. In this position, you will support our Doctors and Technician team, helping to create a positive and low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. This is a 24-hour department, so shifts include daytime, overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage. Previous experience in a veterinary setting is an asset, but not necessary. Duties will include: Assisting the Emergency team with patient triages and exams Assisting the Emergency team with diagnostics Assisting with Emergency surgeries - patient prep and prep of the surgical suite Assisting the Emergency team with hospitalized patients Some reception duties, including answering the phones and checking in/billing out emergency clients Providing compassionate care and comfort to all patients Qualities we look for in a team member: Excellent communication skills with team members and clients Acts with courtesy, diplomacy, and discretion at all times Maintains a positive and cooperative relationship with team members Maintains external and internal relationships with professionalism and integrity Demonstrates initiative to carry out tasks independently, under minimal supervision Demonstrates accountability and dependability Ability to be flexible in attitude and work habits Willingness and eagerness to learn new skills Ability to remain calm during stressful situations with patients, clients, and team members Demonstrates judgment and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail Ability to manage time efficiently while taking on multiple tasks Ability to pronounce, understand, and spell commonly used veterinary terms 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! RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier! A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation! Competitive wages and benefits! Annual uniform allowance Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here! Referral Bonus Rewards Opportunities to give back to 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
