Animal Care Assistant – Emergency Department | Vets Around the Corner – Emergency Department (VAC-ED) | Port Perry, ON | Full-Time | $20.00 – $25.00/hour (based on experience) | Anticipated Start Date: July 13, 2025

Who We Are
Vets Around the Corner – Emergency Department (VAC-ED) is a privately owned, independently operated emergency veterinary service serving Port Perry and the surrounding region. As one of the few independently owned emergency facilities in Ontario, we’re building something different — a team‑first, patient‑focused environment where your skills are respected, your growth is supported, and your contributions genuinely shape how we operate.

We are proud to serve as a designated First Responder Clinic for the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, and work in close partnership with local animal rescues and our Community Veterinarian Program (VAC-CVP). This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to be part of a mission‑driven organization doing meaningful work in our community every day.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced animal care assistant (ACA) to join our emergency department. This is a hands‑on, frontline role where clinical patient care is the priority — and where every team member is also trained and expected to deliver professional, compassionate client communication as a natural extension of that care.

This role is full‑time, currently operating Friday through Sunday on rotating day, evening, and overnight shifts, with a clear and planned transition to 24/7 rotating shifts within the next year as the department expands.

What You’ll Do

Safe handling, restraint, and movement of animals presenting for emergency care

Supporting RVTs and DVMs during triage, diagnostics, treatments, and emergency procedures

Monitoring hospitalized and critical patients

Maintaining cleanliness, sanitation,



and infection control standards in treatment and kennel areas

Preparing and turning over treatment spaces between cases

Serving as a point of contact for emergency clients, both in person and by phone

Collecting accurate patient histories and intake information

Communicating emergency processes, estimates, and next steps to clients with empathy and professionalism

Managing admissions, discharges, and payment processing as needed

Maintaining accurate medical and administrative records in our practice management system

What We’re Looking For

Required: Minimum 1 year of experience as an Animal Care Assistant (ACA) in a veterinary setting—emergency or urgent care experience is a strong asset

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal

Ability to remain calm, focused, and compassionate in fast‑paced, high‑pressure situations

Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities without losing attention to detail

Team‑oriented, with the confidence to work independently when the situation demands it

Flexibility and reliability for rotating emergency shifts, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

$20.00 – $25.00/hour , commensurate with experience

Extended health and dental benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off and vacationEmployee discount on veterinary services

Free parking

A real chance to help build and shape the culture, workflows, and standards of a growing emergency department

Involvement with VAC-CVP, our community veterinarian outreach program

A supportive, values‑driven leadership team that genuinely invests in its people

Schedule
Full‑time | Currently Friday – Sunday, rotating days, evenings, and overnights. Anticipated expansion to full 24/7 rotating shifts within the next 12 months.

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