Team Lead, Registered Veterinary Technologist, Guardian Veterinary Centre (Mat Leave Coverage)

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

Job summary

A prominent veterinary care provider in Edmonton is seeking a Team Lead Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to oversee a team of 10 RVTs, manage schedules, and provide emergency care. The ideal candidate is registered, has veterinary experience, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits, including a wellness program, continuing education, and pet care discounts.

Benefits

VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program

Medical Library access

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Paid wellness days and vacation time

Continuing education benefits

Employee assistance program

Generous personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability to client needs.
• Proven leadership skills and desire for growth.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a busy work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 10 RVTs and manage scheduling.
• Handle payroll and training for team members.
• Provide ongoing support to team and triage ICU treatments.
• Maintain accurate patient records and perform medical procedures.

Skills

Veterinary Experience

Animal Care

Communication skills

Veterinary Technician Experience

Experience Administering Injections

Venipuncture Experience

Education

Registered RVT with AAAHT eligibility

Job description

Team Lead Registered Veterinary Technologist RVT

Department: Emergency

Mat Leave Coverage 12-18 months

Location: Edmonton AB

Guardian Veterinary Centre a member of VCA Canada is currently welcoming a full-time Emergency Registered Veterinary Technologist to join our always-growing facility. This role will require you to oversee a team of 10 RVTs and report to the Assistant and General Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling
• Payroll
• Training mentorship and development
• Ongoing support of team members
• Triaging ICU treatments
• Starting client appointments
• Collecting and running or submitting blood samples
• Radiographs
• Maintaining timely and accurate patient records

Qualifications for an ideal candidate

• Excellent interpersonal skills, compassionate, with the ability to adapt to the needs of the clients within the various services
• Proven leadership skills and the desire to grow
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential as is the ability to work well within a highly functioning team
• This person will be self‑motivated to keep busy

Applicants must be registered RVTs with experience in the veterinary field and be eligible for registration with AAAHT in Alberta.

Schedule

The schedule for this position will be a combination of 4 × 10‑hour shifts and 5 × 8‑hour shifts over the Monday to Friday period.

What VCA Canada offers

• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program
• 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
• 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) offers quick access to quality care
• Access to amazing mini‑courses
• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• Shopping discounts and cool wellness apps

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Key Skills

• Veterinary Experience
• Animal Care
• Communication skills
• Veterinary Assistant
• Veterinary Technician Experience
• Vital Signs Experience
• Animal Handling
• Animal Restraint
• Experience Administering Injections
• Catheterization
• Medication Administration
• Venipuncture Experience

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1