Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre, a member of VCA Canada, is currently welcoming a full-time, one-year Contract Animal Health Technologist in Internal Medicine to join our always-growing facility.
The C.A.R.E. Centre is a fully functioning referral hospital, with board-certified specialists in a wide range of referral services including internal medicine, surgery, anesthesia, radiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, critical care, cardiology, dermatology, emergency and dentistry/oral surgery. The C.A.R.E Centre is committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of animal emergency and referral care.
- The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate with the ability to adapt to the needs of the clients within the various services.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work well within a highly functioning team.
- This person will be self-motivated to keep busy when not assigned to a specific department and expected to work in the ER when required.
- Anesthesia training will be provided by our board-certified anesthesiologist, as well as training in all the specialty teams prior to the candidate starting full-time in the position.
Duties will include:
- Starting client appointments,
- Collection and running or submitting of blood samples, and radiographs.
- Monitoring sedated and anesthetized patients, as well as maintaining timely and accurate patient records.
Schedule: The schedule for this position will be a 4 x10.5 hour shift over the Monday – Friday period. Additional after-hours anesthesia duties are required. Applicants must be registered with AHT and be eligible for registration with AAAHT/ABVMA in Alberta. ABVMA registration must be complete by the first day of employment.
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 you can thrive in: We have the right fit for you!
- RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada
- A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
- Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
- Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!
- Paid membership and dues
- Paid 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
- Access to amazing mini-courses
- Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
- Annual uniform allowance
- Generous personal pet care discounts
- And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
Come join us!
For more information regarding this opportunity, please email keira.goodridge@vca.com or click the apply button. Looking forward to meeting you!
To apply for this job email your details to careers.canada@vca.com