Posted 8 days ago
Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist, Apple Creek Animal Hospital
@ VCA Animal Hospitals
Markham, Ontario
Overview
VCA Animal Hospitals is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant and Receptionist for Apple Creek Animal Hospital in Markham, Ontario. The role supports veterinary staff with treatments and tasks while welcoming pet owners and keeping shared areas clean. Pay is $17.85 to $25.00 per hour depending on experience, with flexible schedules and employer benefits.
Pay:
$17.85–$25 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
- Greet and support pet owners in a warm reception environment
- Maintain cleanliness of reception, holding and common areas
- Keep a calm atmosphere for patients and adapt to changing situations
Requirements summary:
- Organized, motivated and empathetic
- Works independently and takes initiative
- Willingness to learn veterinary services and office procedures
- Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Office Assistant certificate is an asset
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness, Uniform provided, Home office allowance |
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VCA Animal Hospitals
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Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
Full company description
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 430 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is taking care of the future of veterinary medicine to help achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose—A Better World for Pets™. To learn more about VCA, visit: www.vca.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
- LinkedIn followers
- 104,933
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,789
- Reported office locations
- VCA Animal Hospitals, 12401 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064, US
- Business categories
- Health Diagnostics
- Veterinary
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Farming
- Pet
- Medical
- Other recorded names
- VCA Animal Hospitals
- Specialties
- Veterinary Medical Services
- Veterinary Diagnotic Laboratories
- Veterinary Digital Imaging
- and Veterinary Practice Marketing Solutions
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Veterinary Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, CA |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1986 |
| Specialties | Veterinary Medical ServicesVeterinary Diagnotic LaboratoriesVeterinary Digital Imagingand Veterinary Practice Marketing Solutions |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 130 |
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Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist
Location: Markham, ON
Compensation: $17.85 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Type: Existing position
Apple Creek Animal Hospital is currently welcoming a full-time, dependable Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in a very important support role for the entire hospital.
Assist veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
Create a warm and welcoming environment for our pet parents
Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our patients and adapt to changing situations
General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of reception area, pet holding areas, and common areas
Willingness to learn more regarding; veterinary services, updated medical office procedures and assisting the Veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
Compassion and nurturing attitude
Take initiative and work independently
Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA) program certificate is an asset
What VCA Canada Offers
RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
Flexible schedules!
Competitive wages and benefits!
Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)
Annual uniform allowance
Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
Referral Bonus Rewards
Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
Generous personal pet care discounts
And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
Generous personal pet care discounts
And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
Our Story
VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy.
In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers.
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