Animal Care Attendant

Who are you?

Are you a positive and engaged lifelong learner with a passion for animal welfare? Are you a dedicated team player who thrives doing meaningful work? Are you looking to join a dynamic, welcoming and knowledgeable veterinary team? If you’ve answered “yes” to the above questions, The Animal Clinic wants to hear from you! Our tight-knit team is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join us as an Animal Care Attendant.

Who are we?

The Animal Clinic is privately owned and has been serving Torontonians since 1968! Our founder, Dr. John Reeve-Newson, built the clinic on the meaningful, lasting connections he made with pets and their parents. Today, we continue to honour his lifelong dedication to his patients by providing exemplary care to dogs and cats from Toronto and beyond. Our mission is to lead with compassion and curiosity, allowing us to continually innovate and build the animal-human bonds that last a lifetime. The Animal Clinic proudly provides our team members with a living wage, that ensures they can afford to live in the community that they work in.

What you’ll do:

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with procedures such as exams and diagnostics
• Provide daily care for pets in daycare and boarding, providing doctors with any necessary updates to pets’ health
• Follow established maintenance and safety protocols when executing daily tasks
• Create and update accurate records of animal observations, treatments, and client communications in a timely and professional manner
• Ensure the cleanliness of animal housing spaces including but not limited to hospital areas, boarding kennels, and daycare
• … and more!

What you’ll get

• A rockstar team of long-time TAC family members ready to collaborate, educate, and train our newcomers
• A fear-free environment to work in that prioritizes our patient’s comfort
• Continued education on a variety of topics including fear-free handling
• Monthly staff lunch & learns to discover innovations in the field of veterinary medicine
• Frequent teambuilding activities
• The opportunity to bring your pet to work
• … and more!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift 22.7 kg (50 lbs) and work on your feet amid unpleasant animal-related noises, smells, and more
• Continued education (e.g.: veterinary assistant certificate) a plus
• Experience with animals, especially in a veterinary setting, a plus
• Strong attention to detail and an excellent ability to communicate in both verbal and written capacities
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols
• Ability to work effectively within a team

If this sounds like you, get in touch! Please submit your resume and a cover letter telling us a bit about yourself and answering the question “Why do you want to work in the veterinary industry?”

We can’t wait to hear from you!

~ The Animal Clinic team ~

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: From $24.25 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-22
Expected start date: 2024-04-01