Veterinary Technician Assistant, Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre

Overview

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Location:
Calgary, Alberta

Employment Type:
Fulltime

Benefits eligible:
Yes

Shifts:
Rotating schedule; includes some weekends, evenings, overnights and holidays

VCA Canada Western Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre is seeking an experienced Technician Assistant to join our fun and motivated team of professional pet health caregivers.

The successful candidate will support our Doctors and Technician teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Veterinary experience or certificate would be an asset to this role.

• Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and treatment of pet patients

• Providing compassionate care duties including feeding and walking patients

• General hospital maintenance including cleaning kennels and hospital areas

• Patient handling and restraint

• Running lab-work and aiding with diagnostic imaging

• Working closely with the ER team to support patient care in the ICU

• Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty

• Compassion and nurturing attitude providing care to clients and patients

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

• Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Initiative in carrying out assignments independently

Western strives to provide our employees with a respectful, educational, productive, fun and collaborative work environment where the primary goal is to provide world-class veterinary services and patient care. We offer a dynamic team environment, encompassing specialty and emergency services, in a state of the art facility.

• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!

• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!

• Paid membership and dues;
  Annual uniform allowance

• Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time

• Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!

• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives

• Employee assistance program

• Referral Bonus Rewards!

• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus

• Virtual health care (telemedicine)

• Generous personal pet care discounts

• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

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