Veterinary Assistant, CTVRC

Join a Collaborative, Cutting-Edge Team at Central Toronto Veterinary and Referral & Emergency Clinic (CTVRC/EC)!

Are you ready to take your passion for animal care to the next level? At CTVRC/EC, we’re not just a veterinary hospital — we’re a community built on compassion, teamwork, and excellence in specialty and emergency medicine. We’re looking for a Veterinary Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact in the lives of pets and their people.

• $20–$22/hour, based on your knowledge and skill set
• Overnight Premium: $2/hour (7pm-7am)
• Weekend Premium: $2/hour (7am-7pm)

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• Potentially 10 or 12 hour shifts, overnights, weekend, occasional day shift.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll support our Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Emergency & Critical Care teams in delivering high-level care. You’ll be an essential part of our patient care flow — whether you're preparing an ER tray, comforting a hospitalized patient, or keeping our clinic running smoothly.

• Assisting with diagnostics and procedures like Fine Needle Aspirates, Tru-Cut Biopsies, and surgical anesthetic setups
• Providing compassionate restraint and ensuring safety for patients and team members
• Keeping patients comfortable with clean bedding and gentle handling
• Cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments and maintaining aseptic technique
• Supporting surgery teams on procedures such as fracture repairs and mass removals
• Helping maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment

• A high school diploma (Post-Secondary Animal Care Program preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of hands‑on experience in animal care (clinic, shelter, wildlife center, etc.)
• A calm, confident presence with strong communication and teamwork skills
• Someone who can multitask under pressure and provide excellent client care

We’re proud to be a locally owned and operated specialty referral and emergency center, with services in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, and Emergency Medicine.

• Inclusive Culture:
  We value equity, diversity, and inclusion — and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
• Team-Centered Environment:
  You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative group that genuinely enjoys working together.
• Balanced
  
  Schedule:
  
  Our unique rotation model means consistent 10 or 12‑hour shifts with built‑in downtime to recharge.

• Comprehensive health coverage:
  Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and EAP access
• Exclusive discounts on premium pet care
• Paid time off, provided uniforms, shift premiums, and staff appreciation events
• Opportunities for growth and learning in a specialty setting

If you’re ready to grow your career in a place where your voice is heard, your work is valued, and your compassion makes a difference — we want to hear from you!

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In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Central Toronto Veterinary Referral & Emergency Clinic will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.