Veterinary Technician Assistant, McKenzie Towne Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care organization in Calgary is seeking a full-time registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join its compassionate team. The ideal candidate will have completed a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program and possess technical skills in patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with surgical procedures, providing exceptional care for hospitalized patients, and maintaining accurate medical records. The organization offers continuous education opportunities, wellness programs, and generous personal pet care discounts.

Benefits

Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time

Continuing education benefits

Employee assistance program

Annual uniform allowance

Generous personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Completed a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program.
• Possess technical skills related to patient care and veterinary procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized patients.
• Assist with surgical preparations and patient recovery.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records.

Skills

Physical examinations

Patient assessment

Catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiology

Venipuncture

Surgical preparation

Patient recovery

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Compassion

Education

Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program

Job description

McKenzie Towne Animal Hospital is welcoming a full-time dedicated registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our amazing network of skilled veterinary professionals. While our network is large, we still offer that local community feeling, mentorship, and additional training!

• Have completed a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program.
• Technical skills or knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy.
• 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
• The ability to problem-solve or the ability to ask clarifying questions to help you find solutions
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents
• Passion to learn more within the role
• A love for all companion animals!!

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What VCA Canada Offers

• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
• Access to amazing mini-courses
• Membership and dues
• Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
• Employee assistance program
• Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
• Referral Bonus Rewards
• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
• Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care
• Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA initiatives
• Annual uniform allowance
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

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