Veterinary Technician

**Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant** **Park Animal Hospital – Mississauga, ON** **$27–$30/hour based on experience | Full-time | Start immediately** Are you a tech who genuinely cares about **pets, people, and teamwork**? Park Animal Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate **Veterinary Technician** to join our privately owned, well-established hospital in Mississauga. We’ve been part of the community for **over 40 years**, and we’ve worked hard to create a workplace that feels personal, supportive, and anything but corporate. **What you'll be doing** This position will be primarily focused on: * **Surgery assisting** * **Appointment assisting** * **Technician appointments**, including nursing and client education * Supporting the team wherever needed throughout the day \* **We’re looking for someone who’s happy to wear a few different hats.** You’ll be comfortable working up to two Saturdays a month, open to using technology as part of your everyday work, and willing to pitch in wherever needed—including the occasional load of laundry or other less-glamorous (but very necessary!) parts of veterinary medicine. We’d especially love to meet someone who is **enthusiastic about learning and continuing education**, whether you already have a particular passion within veterinary medicine or are excited to discover one. **Why Park Animal Hospital?** We are a **purpose-built, free-standing veterinary hospital** in a mature Mississauga neighbourhood, right beside a beautiful large park and the Etobicoke Creek. Our team enjoys a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere. We believe veterinary medicine should be about more than getting through the day. We encourage our staff to: * Take their breaks * Get outside and enjoy the park * Pursue their hobbies and passions * Speak up when they see opportunities for improvement * Continue learning and developing professionally * Get involved in our community \* **What we offer** * **$27–$30/hour**, based on experience * Full-time hours available * **No overnight, on-call, or Sunday shifts** * Flexible lunch breaks * Paid statutory holidays, sick days & bereavement days * Health benefits with **80% coverage** for employees working a minimum of 24 hours/week * Employee Assistance Program * CE allowance * **Paid OAVT membership dues** * Personalized scrubs * Products at cost * Discounts on veterinary services and products for your pets and family **Our hospital** * Privately owned and well-established for **40+ years** * Fear Free approach to patient care * Strong commitment to animal welfare and community involvement * **Cat Friendly & Paw Friendly** * No declawing, tail docking, ear cropping, or debarking * Ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility * AVImark computerized medical records * In-house IDEXX blood and urine testing * Digital whole-body and dental radiography * Dedicated 30–60 minute appointment times to allow for thorough, personalized patient care **Most i