**Veterinary Assistant** **Department: Emergency** **Location: Newmarket, ON** **404 Veterinary Emergency + Referral Hospital** is welcoming a **V** **eterinary Assistant** to join our **Emergency team** on a full-time basis. In this position, you will support our Doctors and Technician team, helping to create a positive and low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. This is a 24-hour department, so shifts include daytime, overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage. Previous experience in a veterinary setting is an asset, but not necessary. **Duties will include:** + Assisting the Emergency team with patient triages and exams + Assisting the Emergency team with diagnostics + Assisting with Emergency surgeries - patient prep and prep of the surgical suite + Assisting the Emergency team with hospitalized patients + Some reception duties, including answering the phones and checking in/billing out emergency clients + Providing compassionate care and comfort to all patients **Qualities we look for in a team member:** + Excellent communication skills with team members and clients + Acts with courtesy, diplomacy, and discretion at all times + Maintains a positive and cooperative relationship with team members + Maintains external and internal relationships with professionalism and integrity + Demonstrates initiative to carry out tasks independently, under minimal supervision + Demonstrates accountability and dependability + Ability to be flexible in attitude and work habits + Willingness and eagerness to learn new skills + Ability to remain calm during stressful situations with patients, clients, and team members + Demonstrates judgment and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail + Ability to manage time efficiently while taking on multiple tasks + Ability to pronounce, understand, and spell commonly used veterinary terms **What VCA Canada Offers** Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture you can thrive in: **_We have the right fit for you!_** + RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier! + A caring culture of **_Wellness and Appreciation_** ! + Competitive wages and benefits! + Annual uniform allowance + Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here! + Referral Bonus Rewards + Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives + Generous personal pet care discounts + And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps! **Click “Apply Now”** _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.**