Veterinary Assistant
Location: Newmarket, Ontario
Department: Emergency
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Type: Existing
Compensation:$ to $ per hour, depending on experience
We are seeking an experienced full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency team. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.
In this position, you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
Assisting the Emergency team with patient triages and exams
Assisting the Emergency team with diagnostics (radiography/CT)
Assisting with Emergency surgeries - patient prep and prep of the surgical suite
Some reception duties, including answering the phones and checking in/billing out emergency clients
Providing compassionate care and comfort for hospitalized pets.
What VCA Canada Offers
RRSP Employer 5% Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier!!
A caring culture of!
Competitive wages and benefits!
Opportunity to apply for a VeterinaryTechnician/Technologistscholarship (annual process)
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!
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.
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