**Animal Care Attendant** **Department: Emergency** **Location: Newmarket, ON** 404 Veterinary Emergency + Referral Hospital is welcoming an **Animal Care Attendant** to join our Emergency team on a full-time basis. In this position, you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team and helping to create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. This is a 24-hour department, so shifts include daytime, overnight, weekends, and holidays. 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:** + Previous experience in the veterinary or small animal industry + 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! + **VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program - Ask us more!** + A caring culture of **_Wellness and Appreciation_** ! + Competitive wages and benefits! + Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (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! Click “Apply Now” \#newmarketjobs \#animalcare \#veterinaryjobs 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 will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.**