Veterinary Assistant, ICU, Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency

VCA Animal Hospitals; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Ottawa is looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant, ICU/Treatment. Responsibilities include assessing and caring for ill patients, assisting with treatments, and maintaining treatment areas. Candidates should be fluent in English, able to lift 25 kg, and have strong time management skills. VCA Canada offers a variety of perks including an RRSP match program, flexible schedules, and discounts for personal pet care. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in veterinary care.

Benefits

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Medical Library with extensive resources

Flexible schedules

Competitive wages and benefits

Annual uniform allowance

Career development opportunities

Referral Bonus Rewards

Personal pet care discounts

Shopping discounts and wellness apps

Qualifications

• Ability to assess and provide care for ill patients.
• Experience with administering treatments and medications.
• Skills in laboratory work and assisting with anesthetics.

Responsibilities

• Assess, triage, and care for patients in need.
• Assist with anesthetics and laboratory work.
• Maintain cleanliness and stocks in treatment areas.

Skills

Fluent in English (Reading, Writing and Oral)

Able to lift to 25 kg

Excellent time management skills

Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations

Decision-making skills

Positive attitude and courtesy

Job description

Veterinary Assistant, ICU/Treatment Full-time Position Location: Ottawa, ON

We offer 24-hour emergency and critical care services in our critical care unit at the Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency hospital. We have a number of board-certified specialists on staff providing services such as surgery, ophthalmology, anesthesia, critical care, neurology, internal medicine, dentistry and behavior.

The Veterinary Assistant, ICU/Treatment, is a full-time position. Hours of work will vary by week, with a mixture of evenings, overnights, and weekends. This position reports directly to the treatment/icu department manager.

As a key player in a team environment, the Veterinary Assistant is responsible for the following:

• Assessment, triage, and care of ill patients
• Hourly treatments including feeding, administering medications, assessing pain/status, restraint, and lifting
• Assisting with anesthetics, X-rays, and laboratory work
• Stocking, cleaning, and maintenance of treatment areas
• Provide lunch/dinner/break coverage for various departments
• Math calculations
• Client updates

Qualifications & Skills

• Fluent in English (Reading, Writing and Oral)
• Able to lift to 25 kg
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks/ projects
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful and emergencies situations
• Proven ability to organize, take initiative, work independently, exhibit decision‑making skills and exercise good judgment
• Exhibits a positive attitude and uses courtesy, diplomacy and discretion
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality

What VCA Canada Offers

• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
• Flexible schedules!
• Competitive wages and 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
• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

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