**Technician Assistant** **Department: Emergency** **Location: Oakville, ON** **Mississauga-Oakville Emergency Department** are looking to welcome dependable and outgoing casual Technician Assistants 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. 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. Gaining trust and building relationships with our Oncology clients. + General housekeeping duties + Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services and medical procedures + Compassion and nurturing attitude + Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and maintain a high quality of care in a busy environment + Working with a team focus, assisting the veterinary staff with various procedures, tasks and treatments + Drive to learn new things Our emergency department provides thorough training to all new staff members, including a mentoring program, to ensure the success of all new team members! **What VCA Canada Offers** We are committed to your career development and want to help you succeed! Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families and you will become a part of our amazing VCA family - with an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience and a caring culture you can thrive in: We have the right fit for you! + A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation! + 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! _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.**