Veterinary Technician, Specialty, Dentistry, Alta Vista Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals seeks a Veterinary Technician to utilize their skills within an established network. Responsibilities include organizing appointments, assisting in specialized cases, and providing exceptional care in a diverse veterinary environment. The role offers a chance to impact pet health positively while working alongside passionate professionals.

Benefits

Career Longevity Opportunities

VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program

Extensive Medical Library Access

Paid Membership and Dues

Paid Wellness Days

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing Education Benefits

Referral Bonus Rewards

Generous Personal Pet Care Discounts

Shopping Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as a practicing Veterinary Technician.
• Previous dentistry experience is desired.
• Ability to keep accurate patient records.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily bookings and prepare caseload file information for Veterinarians.
• Act as a point of contact between Veterinarian, Pet Owner, and specialty departments.
• Assist the ICU team and treatment team as necessary.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Experience with Anesthesia

ICU Team Collaboration

Job description

Veterinary Technician, RVT

Department: Dentistry Location: Ottawa, ON

Alta Vista Animal Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Technician to join our established network of highly skilled professionals. You will have an opportunity to use your skills to the fullest potential! Our veterinary technicians are given the necessary tools and resources to be successful in pursuing multiple passions within our hospital. You will have opportunities to expand your learning through extensive exposure and involvement in many specialty cases.

• Minimum of 3 years as a practicing Veterinary Technician

• Previous dentistry experience is desired

• Organize daily bookings and prepare caseload file information for Veterinarians and the dentistry team

• Point of contact between Veterinarian, Pet Owner and specialty departments

• Experience with and willing to enhance technical skills; anesthesia, CRI’s, epidurals and mechanical ventilators

• Work closely with the ICU team and treatment team, and assist where necessary

• Ability to thrive in a steady and often fast-paced environment

• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues

• Proven ability to keep accurate patient records

• Strong ability to problem-solve

What VCA Canada Offers

Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture of wellness and appreciation you can thrive in!

• Career longevity; providing you with the opportunity to manage your own client appointments in collaboration with VCA Canada Veterinarians

• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!

• 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 – saving for your future just got easier!

• 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) offering 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

• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

Who is Alta Vista Animal Hospital

Located in Ottawa, ON., Alta Vista Animal Hospital is a growing multidisciplinary hybrid hospital with Referral, Emergency, and General Practice services all under the same roof. Our board-certified specialists provide care in ophthalmology, cardiology, oncology, and Internal Medicine and have access to on-site MRI and CT diagnostics. With a dedicated staff of 160, including 30 veterinarians, we offer excellence in veterinary medicine because we are passionate about what we do!

We are located at 2616 Bank Street, 20 minutes south of the vibrant downtown Ottawa Market and operate out of a 24,500 square foot facility. We have a large referring veterinarian community of over 300 General practice and Emergency hospitals. A full suite of on-site diagnostic imaging includes a Toshiba Aquilion 64 slice CT, .25T Vet MR MRI, Pulsera Fluoroscopy unit, Philips ultrasound and echocardiogram and two Sound digital radiograph suites.

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