**Veterinary Assistant** **Contract Position** **Department: ICU** **Location: Oakville, Ontario** **Mississauga-Oakville Critical Care department** is currently recruiting for a dependable and outgoing Technician Assistant to join our clinic. This **temporary** opportunity includes a range of responsibilities which directly contribute to the efficient and effective daily operation of the department. Previous experience in a Veterinary Hospital is an asset in this role. 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 a nurturing attitude + Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and maintain a high quality of care in a busy environment + Ability to adapt to changing situations + Working with a team focus, assisting the veterinary staff with various procedures, tasks and treatments **Schedule:** Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8 pm - 8 am. Our Critical Care ACAs will work closely with and learn from our specially trained RVTs, ACAs, Emergency Doctors, board-certified Critical Care Doctors and other specialists. **VCA Canada Offers!** At our core are our people – people with different strengths and interests that enrich our diversity, innovation and excellence. A team we think of as family. When you join our family, VCA Canada offers: + Exceptional career development + Generous personal pet care discounts + A network of highly educated and skilled professionals!! + And more perks! Have a question? Email: Careers.canada@vca.com _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.**