Registered Veterinary Technician, Part time, Float
Location: Ottawa, ON
Alta Vista Animal Hospital is welcoming a float RVT for our hospital. Great opportunity for some extra cash for a seasoned RVT. New grads are also welcome!
We offer 24-hour emergency and critical care services in our state-of-the-art facility. Our float RVTs train in our Emergency, Critical Care/Treatment, Triage, General Practice and Specialty Departments, so they are able to fill in where needed and can continue to learn and grow their technical skills.
Schedule: Hours of work vary from 8 to 12 hours in length, including days, evenings, weekends and overnights based on availability.
Qualifications
- Have completed a Veterinary Technician 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!
- Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
- Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!
- 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.
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