- Full Time
- Ottawa, ON
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Registered Veterinary Technician
Location: Ottawa, ON
Department: Anesthesia
Alta Vista Animal Hospital has a full time opportunity for a dedicated, experienced Anesthesia RVT to join our amazing Specialty Departments. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Support teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
- Performing initial examinations.
- Taking vital signs, drawing blood and gathering medical histories.
- Collecting specimens.
- Assisting in research.
- Performing laboratory procedures.
- Preparing patients and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Experience with anesthetic delivery, support, and monitoring equipment
- Assist during procedures
- Taking and processing x-rays.
- Performs accurate and consistent inventory, cleaning, and, maintenance procedures of surgical materials, equipment, and clinical area
- Ability to calculate drug doses and administer medications intravenously, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, and/or orally
- Understanding and experience with routine repair and maintaining anesthesia related equipment
- Engaging with client to answer any questions or concerns
Required Qualifications:
- Registered Veterinary Technician with anesthesia experience an asset
- Fluent in English (Reading, Writing and Oral)
- Able to support patients up to 50kg and lift up to 25kg.
- Asset would be direct experience within the specialty veterinary environment.
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!
Have a question? Email: Careers.canada@vca.com (R-180168)
VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.
Tagged as: anesthesia, full time, RVT, specialty
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