Veterinary Technologist, RVT, Island Animal Hospital

VCA; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary team in Nanaimo as a Registered Veterinary Technologist. The role offers an opportunity to utilize your skills in a supportive environment, with a focus on compassionate care for pets and their families. VCA Canada provides numerous benefits, including continuing education, career longevity, and a commitment to wellness.

Benefits

Employer RRSP matching program at 5%

Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time

Continuing education benefits

Referral bonus rewards

Access to a medical library with over 2000 journals

Paid memberships and annual uniform allowance

Qualifications

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician/Technologist program.
• Knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Surgical preparation and patient recovery skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilize skills to provide compassionate care for hospitalized patients.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records.
• Assist in surgical preparation and patient recovery.

Skills

Compassionate care

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Continuous learning

Education

Veterinary Technician/Technologist or Animal Health Technician/Technologist program

Job description

Island Animal Hospital - Nanaimo, BC

Island Animal Hospital in beautiful Nanaimo, BC, is seeking full-time Registered Veterinary Technologists to join our team. We offer an environment where you can utilize your skills to their fullest potential.

At VCA Canada, our RVTs are provided with the necessary tools and resources to succeed and pursue multiple passions within our hospitals. We welcome applicants with the following qualifications and attributes:

1. Completion of a Veterinary Technician/Technologist or Animal Health Technician/Technologist program. Preparing to write the VTNE? We can assist!
2. New graduates with knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy are encouraged to apply. We love supporting new graduates!
3. Surgical preparation, assisting, and patient recovery skills.
4. Ability to maintain detailed and accurate patient records.
5. Compassionate care for hospitalized patients and their pet parents.
6. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
7. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to ask clarifying questions to find solutions.
8. Exceptional interpersonal skills for working with colleagues and pet parents.
9. A passion for continuous learning within the role.
10. A love for all companion animals!

What VCA Canada Offers

Join our team and make a significant difference in the lives of pets and their families! With a vast network of hospitals across Canada, each location provides diverse experiences, a local community feel, and a caring culture of wellness and appreciation. You can thrive here!

• Career longevity with opportunities to manage your own client appointments in collaboration with VCA Canada Veterinarians.
• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us for details!
• Access to a medical library with over 2000 journals, 600 textbooks, research, and more.
• Opportunities to learn about mobilization and hands-free radiology.
• Employer RRSP matching program at 5% – saving for your future made easier.
• Paid memberships, dues, annual uniform allowance.
• Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Continuing education benefits; paid learning opportunities.
• Referral bonus rewards.
• E-tools for meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus.
• Virtual healthcare (telemedicine) for quick access to quality care.
• Access to mini-courses and community engagement through VCA initiatives.
• Additional perks including shopping discounts and wellness apps.

Contact us: Email for further information or click Apply Now!

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