Ethos Veterinary Health·Toronto, Ontario
The Veterinary Assistant supports internal medicine, surgery, and emergency teams by assisting with diagnostics, procedures, and patient care. They are also responsible for maintaining a clean, organized clinic environment and ensuring the safety and comfort of hospitalized patients.
Central Toronto Veterinary Referral & Emergency Clinic (CTVRC/EC) is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency & Specialty animal hospital in Toronto, Ontario. This is an opportunity to support advanced patient care while working alongside experienced veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and specialty teams.
As a Veterinary Assistant at CTVRC/EC, you’ll support Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Emergency & Critical Care teams while helping maintain smooth patient flow in a fast-paced specialty hospital environment.
About Central Toronto Veterinary Referral & Emergency Clinic CTVRC/EC is a premier specialty referral and emergency veterinary hospital serving Toronto and the surrounding region. Our team provides advanced specialty and emergency care across multiple disciplines including Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, and Emergency & Critical Care.
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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.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of hands-on experience in animal care. A post-secondary animal care program is preferred, along with strong communication and multitasking skills.
Market context
In Ontario, veterinary assistant roles are often driven by ongoing clinic demand for dependable support with patient care, client service, and day-to-day operations. These positions can be competitive because employers value calm animal handling, teamwork, and the ability to multitask, while a college certificate or prior experience may help but is not always required. If you are considering applying, emphasize hands-on animal care, reliability, and readiness to learn; the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time.
