Registered Veterinary Technician
Location: Ottawa, ON
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Alta Vista Animal Hospital is welcoming a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our established General Practice team.
Why We Need You
You’ve worked hard for your credentialing, and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Radiology
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Physical examinations, patient assessment and triage
- Surgical preparation, monitoring, recovery and assisting
- Laboratory work
- Pharmacy
- Client Education
- Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
- Please note: we offer coaching and training on the following skills for new graduates who need a little more experience
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a Veterinary Technician program
- New Graduates welcomed!
- Experienced RVT’s welcome!
- RVT’s looking for a change and who want to learn!
- Fluent in English (reading, writing and oral), bilingualism is considered an asset
- Able to support up to 50mg and lift up to 25kg
- Stellar client service skills
- Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
- Time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks / projects at once
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Proven ability to organize, takes initiative, works independently, exercises good judgment
- Decision-making and critical thinking skills
- Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships with professionalism and integrity
- A positive attitude and use of courtesy, diplomacy and discretion to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality
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!
Email: careers.canada@vca.com for further information or click Apply Now!
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.
To apply for this job please visit www.vcacareers.com.