RVT, Treatment Department – Alta Vista Animal Hospital

Registered Veterinary Technician
Department: Treatment
Location: Ottawa, ON
Schedule: Full-time

Alta Vista Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time RVT for their Treatment Department. The treatment team members are our superstars of all things patient care-related. These caring individuals ensure that all hospitalized patients are treated like one of their own while in our care.

• Have completed a Veterinary Technician/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!!

Schedule: Treatment shifts are 10 to 12 hours in length and are a mixture of days, evenings and overnights on a rotational basis.

As a key player in a team environment, the RVT is responsible for the following:

• Assessment, triage, and, care of ill patients; Hourly treatments including feeding, administering medications, assessing pain/status, restraint, and, lifting; math calculations, Client updates.
• Additional duties: Anesthetics, X-rays, and, laboratory work; Stocking, cleaning, and, maintenance of treatment areas
• Required Qualifications: Veterinary Technician college diploma; Fluent in English (Reading, Writing and Oral); and, Able to support patients up to 50kg and lift up to 25kg.
• Skills: Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations; Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks / projects;
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and teamwork skills; Proven ability to organize, takes initiative, works independently, exercises good judgment; Decision-making and critical thinking skills; Exhibits a positive attitude and uses courtesy, diplomacy and discretion.

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!

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