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Caring for life's greatest companions

Western Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre is welcoming a full-time ICU/ER Registered Veterinary Technologist to join our team of skilled veterinary professionals. While our network is large, we still offer that local community feeling, mentorship, and additional training!

  • Have completed a Veterinary Technologist or Animal Health Technologist program. Preparing to write your VTNE? We can help!
  • New graduates with knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy – welcome to apply! We love growing new graduates!
  • 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.
  • Strong problem-solving aptitude, including the ability to ask clarifying questions to facilitate effective solution-finding
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents.
  • Passion to learn more within the role.
  • A love for all companion animals!!

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!

 

Please forward a copy of your resume and cover letter or LinkedIn profile to the Hospital General Manager: jacqueline.allart@vca.com or RVT Team Lead: brea.cribb@vca.com

 

For more details about the role and our hospital, please visit us at: https://www.vcacareers.com/ca/en/job/R-178647/Registered-Veterinary-Technologist-ER-and-ICU-Western-Veterinary-Specialist-and-Emergency-Centre

To apply for this job email your details to careers.canada@vca.com