Veterinary Technician Animal Referral & Emergency Centre

Veterinary Technician, RVT Department:
Anesthesia/Surgery

Location:

Calgary, AB

The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre is currently welcoming a full-time Surgery, Anesthesia Registered Veterinary Technologist to join our surgery service.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and compassion for the needs of their clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work efficiently on your own and with a team.
• This position involves providing anesthesia for our board-certified surgeons. Being assigned daily to the surgeon who is operating, alternating procedures with another surgery technician.
• Anesthesia with a ventilator and epidurals are common practice and are performed almost daily.
• Experience with anesthesia is required. VTS-certified technicians wanting to work towards their VTS in anesthesia are welcome to apply.
• Applicants must be registered with AHT and be eligible for registration with AAAHT in Alberta.

Other responsibilities include (but are not limited to): client communication, booking consultations/rechecks and procedures, starting appointments, taking radiographs pre and post-operative, collecting and submitting blood and other lab samples, assisting in CT scans, and maintaining timely and accurate patient records.

The schedule for this position is Monday to Thursday from 7 am - 6 pm or Tuesday - Friday 7 am - 6 pm. Additional after-hours anesthesia requirements may be required.

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• Competitive wages and health/dental 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
• Extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

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