Registered Veterinary Technologist , RVT, Dalhousie Varsity Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in animal healthcare is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technologist to join their team in Calgary. This role is perfect for new graduates eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment. You will engage in hands-on patient care, assist in surgeries, and maintain accurate records while building relationships with pet parents. With a commitment to wellness and appreciation, this organization offers a vibrant workplace culture, extensive resources for professional development, and numerous perks that enhance work-life balance. If you have a passion for animals and a desire to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program

Medical Library Access

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Paid Wellness Days

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing Education Benefits

Referral Bonus Rewards

Virtual Health Care

Generous Personal Pet Care Discounts

Shopping Discounts

Qualifications

• Completed a Veterinary Technologist or Animal Health Technologist program.
• Knowledge of physical examinations and patient assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical preparation and patient recovery.
• Keep detailed and accurate patient records.
• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized patients.

Skills

Physical Examinations

Patient Assessment

Catheter Placement

Anesthesia Monitoring

Radiology

Venipuncture

Compassionate Care

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Passion for Learning

Education

Veterinary Technologist Program

Animal Health Technologist Program

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT

New Grads Welcome! Location: Calgary, AB

Dalhousie Varsity Animal Hospital is welcoming a Veterinary Technologist, RVT to join our team of skilled veterinary professionals. While our network is large, we still offer that local community feeling, mentorship, and additional training!

• Have completed a Veterinary Technologist or Animal Health Technologist program. Preparing to write your VTNE? We can help!

• New graduates with knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy are welcome to apply! We love growing new graduates!

• Surgical preparation, assisting, and patient recovery.

• Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records.

• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients and their pet parents.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Problem-solving skills and the ability to ask clarifying questions to help find solutions.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills for working with colleagues and pet parents.

• Passion to learn more within the role.

• A love for all companion animals!

What VCA Canada Offers

Join our team and make a significant difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers diverse experiences, a local community feel, and a caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation that you can thrive in!

• Career longevity with opportunities to manage your own client appointments in collaboration with VCA Canada Veterinarians.

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

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

• Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!

• 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.

• Employee assistance program.

• Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!

• Referral Bonus Rewards!

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

• Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care.

• Access to mini-courses.

• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives.

• Generous personal pet care discounts.

• Additional perks like shopping discounts and wellness apps!

Email: [e-mail] for further information or click Apply Now!

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