**Animal Care Attendant** **ER/ICU Department** **Location: Scarborough, ON** **Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital i** s currently welcoming 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 nurturing attitude + Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and maintain a high quality of care in a busy environment + Ability to adapt in 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** 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! + 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 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.**