Veterinary Specialty Assistant — Surgery & Patient Care

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Employer Group Match (5%)

Paid time off for continuing education

Annual CE Allowance

Uniform allowance

Mental health support tools and tele-/

Career development pathways

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Guardian Veterinary Centre in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Full-Time Technologist Assistant to join our team of professional pet health caregivers. The role involves a 30-hour week over three 10-hour shifts, with responsibilities spanning assisting veterinarians, instrument sterilization, patient handling, imaging, and surgery department support.

We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and nurturing attitude providing care to patients.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations.
• Initiative in carrying out assignments independently.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Veterinarians and Technologists with various tasks and treatment of pet patients.
• Processing and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• General hospital maintenance including cleaning kennels and OR spaces.
• Patient handling and restraint.
• Aiding with diagnostic imaging.
• Working closely with the Specialty team to support patient care in the Surgery Department.

Skills

Compassionate care

Calm under pressure

Independent initiative

Job description

Guardian Veterinary Centre in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Full-Time Technologist Assistant to join our team of professional pet health caregivers. The role involves a 30-hour week over three 10-hour shifts, with responsibilities spanning assisting veterinarians, instrument sterilization, patient handling, imaging, and surgery department support.

We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for career development.