Veterinary Assistant
Location: Oakville, ON
Department: Emergency
Position: Casual
Job Status: Existing
Compensation: $ to $ per hour, depending on experience and skills
Mississauga-Oakville Emergency Department is looking to welcome a dependable, outgoing casual Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This casual opportunity includes a range of responsibilities which directly contribute to the efficient and effective daily operation of the department.
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. Gaining trust and building relationships with our Oncology clients.
General housekeeping duties
Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services and 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
Working with a team focus, assisting the veterinary staff with various procedures, tasks and treatments
Drive to learn new things
Our emergency department provides thorough training to all new staff members, including a mentoring program, to ensure their success!
What VCA Canada Offers
A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
Competitive wages and benefits!
Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
Referral Bonus Rewards
Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA initiatives
And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
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.
Veterinary Assistant, Emergency, Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (Casual) • Oakville, Ontario, Canada
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