Neurology Animal Care Attendant

King Animal Hospital is a privately owned multidisciplinary referral and emergency facility for animal care, founded by Danielle and Rob Scheinberg. Located north of Toronto, the 60,000 square-foot facility brings together specialists and advanced technologies to provide comprehensive care for small animals and equine patients. With a mission to ensure every animal has access to the most compassionate and committed care possible, King Animal Hospital aims to revolutionize animal healthcare and serve as a catalyst for knowledge exchange in the veterinary field.

Responsibilities include:

- Assisting veterinarians, technicians, and other medical staff during examinations, treatments and possibly surgeries.
- Assisting veterinarians, technicians and other staff with the restraining animals and administering medications.
- You will need to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical labour such as bending, stooping and standing for extended periods.
- Interacting with animals in a safe and respectful manner.
- Creating a warm, friendly, and welcoming environment with clients and pets.
- Feeding, watering, exercising, bathing/basic grooming of animals in our care according to established protocols.
- Recording observations in Vet Radar electronic treatment sheets.
- Monitoring animal behaviour and health, reporting any concerns to veterinary staff.
- General cleaning and disinfecting of your department (laundry, dishes, treatment rooms) in compliance with disinfection protocols.
- Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting animal cages, examination tables and rooms.
- Walking dogs and providing exercise and enrichment.
- Willingness to learn more regarding; pet nutrition, veterinary services, updated medical procedures, animal behaviour.
- Other duties as required within the scope of your position.

What We Offer:
King Animal Hospital is dedicated to excellent patient care and is also committed to employee wellness and development.
- We are committed to ensuring you have meaningful work with continuing education and career path planning.
- We integrate wellness systemically into the hospital with full bench strength support, an onsite Social Worker and Human Resources professional, paid time off, healthy schedules, and defined roles and responsibilities
- We have an onsite staff gym.
- We will work hard to ensure you are seen for the unique contributions that you bring to the hospital.
- We understand the importance of strong interdepartmental communications and are dedicated to ensuring all employee’s voices are heard.
- All leaders will have leadership training to further support a positive culture.
- We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

- Extended health and dental insurance, and life insurance
- Paid time off including vacation, sick days, personal days
- Discounts on personal pet services and products
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Formal education and Certification as an Animal Care Attendant may be required for some roles
- 1 year minimum experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal care setting is required.
- Previous experience working in a veterinary referral hospital is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of basic veterinary medical procedures and terminology.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- King, ON L3Y 1K5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person