Animal Care Attendant

Location: Oakville, Ontario

Employment Type: Casual

Role Type: Existing

Compensation: $17.85 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule: Overnights and weekends, some day shifts

Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital is currently recruiting for a dependable and outgoing Animal Care Attendant 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
• 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!

What VCA Canada Offers

• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
• 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

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.

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.

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