Specialty Tech Assistant, Team Lead - Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre

VCA Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VCA Canada is seeking a full-time Supervisor for Specialty Tech Assistants at its Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre. The ideal candidate will possess veterinary experience and strong communication skills, leading a compassionate team while managing administrative tasks. This role offers a flexible schedule and numerous benefits, promoting a caring workplace culture.

Benefits

VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program

Paid memberships and dues

Continuing education benefits

Referral bonus rewards

Virtual healthcare

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Specialty TA team in a professional manner.
• Train and orient new team members.
• Assist in performance management and support patient treatments.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary experience

Job description

The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre, a member of VCA Canada, is currently welcoming applications for a full-time Supervisor for Specialty Tech Assistants to join our team.

The Centre is a fully functioning referral hospital, with board-certified specialists in a wide range of referral services including internal medicine, critical care, surgery, radiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, cardiology, dermatology, emergency, and dentistry/oral surgery.

The Centre is committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of animal emergency and referral care. The successful candidate will lead the Specialty TA team in a professional and compassionate manner, while recognizing the responsibilities involved in responding to client and co-worker questions. PRIOR veterinary experience is required for the candidate.

The Specialty TA Supervisor will also work closely with hospital leadership to promote a positive hospital image and strive for continuous improvement. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. Additional duties include:

• Training and orientation for new team members
• Creating an equitable schedule for the team
• Cross-training within hospital departments
• Assisting in performance management
• Supporting patient treatments as necessary to assist the ER team and hospital operations

Schedule: This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position with a flexible schedule to meet individual needs. The role will be split equally between working within the Specialty service as a TA and performing administrative tasks.

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. You can thrive here!

• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
• Medical library with 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more
• Mobilization and hands-free radiology options
• RRSP Employer 5% Match Program – saving for your future made easier!
• Paid memberships and dues; annual uniform allowance
• Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
• Employee assistance program
• Continuing education benefits; paid learning opportunities
• Referral bonus rewards
• E-tools for meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
• Virtual healthcare (telemedicine) for quick access to quality care
• Access to mini-courses
• Opportunities to give back through VCA initiatives
• Additional perks like shopping discounts and wellness apps

Interested or have questions? Please email us or apply directly on our website.

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