Veterinary Assistant

About the Role

Thomas Glen Erin Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant who's passionate about animal care and client education. You'll work under the direction of veterinarians and RVTs, counselling and educating clients on medication dosage, home care, vaccination requirements, and preventative healthcare. You'll suggest and explain laboratory procedures, greet and handle animals with compassion, and help create an environment where pets feel safe and secure.

This is a part-time role with a team that understands the importance of life outside work — flexible scheduling means you can find the right fit for your lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel and educate clients on medication dosage, purpose, and home care instructions
• Explain vaccination requirements and preventative healthcare recommendations
• Suggest and explain laboratory procedures and diagnostic testing to clients
• Greet, handle, and treat animals in a calm, compassionate manner
• Support the veterinary and RVT team in delivering high-quality patient care

Requirements

• Legal eligibility to work in Canada
• Strong communication skills and ability to educate clients
• Compassion for animals and commitment to their welfare
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate ($19.00/hour)
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and life insurance
• Flexible, part-time schedule
• Vacation and paid time off
• Access to a continuing education platform to develop veterinary skills
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (mental health, relationship, financial, and nutritional support)
• Community-wide social platform
• Recognition programs
• Access to VetCare's veterinary learning platform

About the Practice

Thomas Glen Erin Animal Hospital is committed to the highest standards of patient care, providing medicine and surgery in a unique, collaborative environment where compassionate and friendly professionals work together. Located in Mississauga, the practice is part of VetCare, a proudly Canadian organization with roots in Vancouver that has extended its reach to practice teams across the country.

VetCare blends the personal touch of local clinics with the collective expertise of a veterinary community, offering mentorship, operations support, and recruitment efforts to keep care strong. The organization is dedicated to fostering better outcomes for pets and the people who love them through a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine.