Animal Care Attendant | CA$18.00–CA$23.00/hour + $2/hour overnight stipend
Location: Mississauga, ON
Schedule: Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts including days, overnights, and every other weekend
Compensation: CA$18.00–CA$23.00/hour + overtime when applicable
Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital of West Toronto is hiring a full-time Animal Care Attendant (ACA) in Mississauga, ON.

This is an opportunity to build your veterinary hospital experience while working alongside Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) and emergency veterinarians in a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital.

Compensation
CA$18.00–CA$23.00/hour
Full-Time Benefits: 100% employer-paid health premiums + $500 Wellness Program!
OAVT dues covered
RRSP with employer match
CE + real support to grow your skills
Vacation earned within your first year + 5 PAID sick days
Two paid bereavement days, including for the loss of a beloved pet
Employee pet discounts, vision care & more
Secure underground parking
Access to Vet

Bloom (RACE-approved CE)
Veterinary Technician Education Scholarships
License application & renewal reimbursement
Fully stocked snack kitchen!
Schedule
Full-time; Three 12-hour shifts
Days and overnights, every other weekend
Holiday availability required
Schedules planned approximately one month in advance
Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians and Registered Veterinary Technicians with hands-on patient care
Support patients independently and as part of the veterinary care team
Help maintain a clean, protected, organized, and welcoming animal hospital environment
Communicate with clients and provide updates, support, and reassurance during stressful situations
Assist with billing, payments, and light administrative responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the emergency and specialty team to support efficient patient care
Adapt to changing priorities and patient needs in a fast-paced emergency veterinary environment
Qualifications




Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
1+ year of veterinary hospital experience
Comfortable working 12-hour shifts, including days, overnights, weekends, and holidays
Strong client communication and teamwork skills
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to work effectively with different personalities and adapt to a fast-paced environment
Genuine interest in supporting pets, clients, and the veterinary care team
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
About the Hospital
Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital of West Toronto is a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital serving Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area.

Our team is committed to delivering exceptional emergency and referral care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where Veterinary Technicians can continue to grow and develop their skills.

Our hospital is equipped with: Digital radiography
Ultrasound
IDEXX in-house laboratory
i-Stat diagnostics
Multi-parameter patient monitoring
Ezy

Vet, Smart

Flow, and Cubex
We take our medicine seriously—and we value teamwork, mentorship, and building a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and growth-focused, with leadership that values open communication and professional development.

We're also proud to support local rescue organizations and host Canadian Animal Blood Banking clinics within our community.

Surrounding Areas
Our hospital is located in Mississauga, Ontario,



with access to a large veterinary talent network across the Greater Toronto Area.

Qualified Veterinary Technicians commonly commute from: Toronto, ON & Etobicoke, ON
Oakville, ON & Burlington, ON
Milton, ON & Brampton, ON
Georgetown, ON & Vaughan, ON
North York, ON & Hamilton, ON
Considering Relocating?
Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move.

Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.

About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day.

You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street.

You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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📌 Animal Care Attendant (Mississauga)
🏢 Ethos Veterinary Health
📍 Mississauga