Alta Vista Animal Hospital is looking for you!
*$2,500 SIGNING BONUS. NEW GRADS WELCOME!*
We are welcoming overnight Registered Veterinary Technicians for our Treatment department. The treatment team members are our superstars of all things patient care related. These attentive and compassionate individuals ensure that all hospitalized patients are treated like one of their very own during their stay. The successful candidate will exhibit a calm demeanor and a passion for the human-animal bond.
The treatment members care for all in-patients from our ER, GP and specialty departments. Our board-certified specialists provide care in surgery, cardiology, oncology, critical care, dermatology, internal medicine, dentistry and oncology and have access to on-site MRI, Fluoroscopy and CT diagnostics. With a dedicated staff of 160, including 30 veterinarians, we offer excellence in veterinary medicine because we are passionate about what we do!
Schedule:
- Overnight treatment shifts are 10 to 12 hours in length from 7 pm to 7 am on a rotational basis.
- The treatment department functions 24/7/365 and consists of 2 RVTs, 2 VAs and DVM per shift.
- The Treatment RVT reports directly to the Technical Resource
- Manager – GP & Treatment.
- Generous overnight shift premiums apply.
Why We Need You
As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client-patient experience—so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.
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:
- Assessment, triage and care of ill patients
- Hourly treatments including feeding, administering medications, assessing pain/status and monitoring vitals
- Reporting status changes to DVM’s
- Client communications and status updates
- Drug administration
- Post surgical care, including laser and cold compress therapy
- Technical skills; venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, physical examinations and patient assessment, dentistry, nutrition and pharmacy
- Individualized and compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
- Stocking, cleaning and maintenance of the treatment areas
- Math calculations
Qualifications:
- Veterinary Technician college diploma (Required)
- Fluent in English (Reading, Writing and Oral) (Required)
- Able to support patients up to 50kg and lift up to 25kg. (Required)
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 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
- Paid membership and dues
- Paid wellness days
- Paid sick days
- Paid 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
- A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
- 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!
Email: careers.canada@vca.com for further information or click Apply Now!
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