Registered Veterinary Technologist, ER & ICU, Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service organization in Calgary is seeking a full-time ICU/ER Registered Veterinary Technologist. The role involves facilitating treatments, monitoring hospitalized patients, and providing compassionate care in a high-pressure environment. Candidates should be Registered Veterinary Technicians in Alberta with exceptional communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team. This position offers excellent benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

RRSP Employer Group Match Program

Paid membership and dues

Paid wellness days

Paid vacation time

Employee assistance program

Continuing education benefits

Referral Bonus Rewards

Annual uniform allowance

Generous personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with others in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in performing calculations related to medication.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating treatments and monitoring hospitalized patients.
• Assessing and determining patient priority in ER.
• Administering anesthesia for minor emergency procedures.

Skills

Exceptional time-management skills

Ability to think critically

Compassionate care

Superior client communication skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician in Alberta

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technologist, ER & ICU

Location: Calgary, AB • Employment Type: Full Time • Schedule: 4 days a week with flexibility • Bonus: Yes! $5000 prorated

Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre is welcoming one full-time ICU/ER Registered Veterinary Technologist to join our team. This position provides an opportunity to work with top board-certified specialists and to learn about cutting-edge veterinary medicine.

About Our Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, compassion, and the ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure atmosphere. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work well within a highly functioning team. This person will have strong technical skills, be capable of caring for critically ill patients, be comfortable administering anesthesia, and be eager to constantly learn.

Schedule

The schedule for this position will be 12-hour shifts with a rotating 4/5 on, 4/5 off schedule, ensuring 2/4 weekends off per month. The schedule rotates monthly between 06:00-18:00, 08:00-20:00 and 19:00-07:00. Night premium is added.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient care: Facilitating treatments, diagnostic work-up and monitoring of ill hospitalized patients.
• Triage: Assessing and determining priority of patients on the ER service, and assisting the DVM with diagnostics, treatments, admissions and discharges.
• Procedures: Administering anesthesia for minor emergency procedures, assisting in set-up, and patient recovery.
• Communicating with clients and referring hospitals on a regular basis.
• Drive the VCA Canada experience and ensure our patients receive the highest quality care.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician in Alberta
• Ability to think critically and multi-task while working in a fast-paced, stimulating environment with challenging cases
• Exceptional time-management skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in performing calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
• Ability to work well with others in a hospital that requires a multi-disciplinary team approach among the specialty services
• Compassionate care and superior client communication skills

What VCA Canada Offers

• RRSP Employer Group Match Program — Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada
• Paid membership and dues
• Paid wellness days
• Paid sick days
• Paid vacation time
• Employee assistance program
• Continuing education benefits; paid to learn
• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here
• Referral Bonus Rewards
• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
• Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care
• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation
• Access to amazing mini-courses
• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
• Annual uniform allowance
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• Additional perks such as shopping discounts and wellness apps

About Us

Founded in 2001, WVSEC is dedicated to serving the needs of veterinarians and pet owners, offering state-of-the-art specialty and emergency veterinary services at one of the largest, most comprehensive facilities of its kind in Canada. Our team includes specialists in Cardiology, Critical Care, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, along with 24-hour emergency care and rehabilitation services. The hospital is equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, CT, linear accelerator, mechanical ventilator, and a on-site diagnostic laboratory. Our referral base is large, with over 75 referring hospitals in our 1.2 million person trade area. Twenty Calgary hospitals are partner clinics from whom we draw referrals to all services.

Western strives to provide our technicians 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. Candidates should have advanced technical skills, exceptional client service and communication skills, and have a special interest in referral medicine. Come be a part of Calgary’s team of veterinary specialty professionals.

How to Apply

Please forward a copy of your resume and cover letter or LinkedIn profile to [e-mail].

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