Burlington Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital is seeking a friendly, energetic, and compassionate animal lover to join our team as a full time Animal Care Attendant. This role also supports our CSR and requires a love for helping people and pets alike!
Position Highlights:
Being an ACA at Burlington Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital is an exciting and versatile role! We depend on our ACAs to provide top notch patient care, assist in medical procedures and support our clients. As an emergency clinic, you will work a combination of days, overnights, weekends, and some holidays, experiencing a variety of cases.
We are looking for someone who will ensure our patients are well loved, giving them loads of TLC.
Compassion is a huge asset in this role, as you will also support our clients by providing exemplary client care.
Dreaming of Vet School? Thinking about Tech School? Burlington Emergency and Referral Hospital is a great place for those wanting to learn and advance their knowledge of Veterinary Medicine.
Requirements:
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills
● A kind, compassionate, and responsible disposition
● Reliability and someone who takes pride in their work
● Ability to work in teams and thrive in a fast-paced environment
● Contributes to a positive, healthy culture. Uses a collaborative approach, assumes
positive intent, and fosters open, proactive, and cooperative relationships.
● Previous experience in a veterinary clinic
Total Compensation - Our clinic values our team members, and we prove it by supporting your personal, financial, and professional growth through:
▪ A Competitive Wage
▪ A Comprehensive Health Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, & Vision premiums paid
by clinic)
▪ Enhanced Mental Health Coverage as well as our Employee Assistance Program
▪ Health & Lifestyle Spending Accounts
▪ Paid Vacation Time
▪ Paid Sick & Personal Emergency Days
▪ Generous Veterinary Discounts
▪ Uniform Allowance
Our ACAs make an impact on our patients, clients and our team. If you are energized by helping pets and their people, have experience working with animals and are looking for a supportive and welcoming team, we'd love to talk! Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected], attention Mykhailo Mospan, Technical Manager and Heather Cunningham, Hospital Administrator.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants in our hiring process.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burlington, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- This position includes a rotation of day shifts, evening, overnights, and holidays. Are you available to work these shifts, including overnights?
Experience:
- Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
