**Animal Care Attendant, Surgery Department** **Scarborough, ON** **Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital** is a busy emergency and referral hospital that is currently looking for an **Animal Care Attendant** to join its active surgery department. This **full-time** opportunity includes a range of responsibilities which directly attributes to the efficient and effective daily operations of the hospital. **Qualifications:** + Assist with surgery and anesthesia: surgical assistance for induction, prep and in surgery, radiographs, setting up and cleaning OR'sand , maintaining stock. The surgical ACA is responsible for equipment cleaning, packing and repair, autoclaving, gas sterilizing + Patient care (walking, feeding, assisting the RVTs with restraint for procedures) + Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease and creating a welcoming environment + General housekeeping duties; pet holding areas, surgical suites/treatment areas and common areas + Excellent communication skills, written and oral + Excellent attendance and punctuality + The ability to follow written and verbal directions and execute tasks with the highest quality and attention to detail + Must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while remaining composed in emergency situations + Willingness to learn and take on additional duties as needed **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!_** + A caring culture of **_Wellness and Appreciation_** ! + **RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program** – saving for your future just got easier! + 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! **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.**