Multi-Specialty Veterinary Technologist, Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre

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Multi-Specialty Veterinary Technologist, Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre

CAD 60,000 - 80,000

Multi-Specialty Veterinary Technologist, RVT
Location: Calgary, AB

Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre, a member of VCA Canada, is currently welcoming a full-time multi-service Registered Veterinary Technologist to join our always-growing facility.

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and be compassionate with the ability to adapt to the needs of the clients within the various services. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work well within a highly functioning team. This person will be self-motivated to keep busy when not assigned to a specific department and is expected to work in the ER when required.

Anesthesia training will be provided by our board-certified anesthesiologist, as well as training in all the specialty teams before the candidate starts full-time in the position. Duties will include:

• Starting client appointments
• Collecting and running or submitting blood samples
• Performing radiographs
• Learning how to perform CT scans
• Monitoring sedated and anesthetized patients
• Maintaining timely and accurate patient records

Schedule: The schedule for this position will be a 4 x 10.5 hour shift over the Monday - Friday period. After-hours on-call anesthesia once full training is complete will be required.

Applicants must be registered AHT and be eligible for registration with AAAHT/ABVMA in Alberta. ABVMA registration must be complete by the first day of employment.

At VCA Canada C.A.R.E. Centre, we believe in exceptional patient care within a progressive and cooperative teaching environment that allows for both professional growth and a balanced lifestyle. In addition to ongoing training and advancement opportunities, we offer competitive wages, medical/dental benefits, uniform allowance, pet discounts, and a generous continuing education allowance.

What VCA Canada Offers:

• 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
• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

About us: The C.A.R.E. Centre is a fully functioning referral hospital, with board-certified specialists in a wide range of referral services including internal medicine, surgery, anesthesia, radiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, critical care, cardiology, dermatology, emergency, and dentistry/oral surgery. The C.A.R.E Centre is committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of animal emergency and referral care.

For more information regarding this opportunity, please email rea.cribb@vca.com or click the apply button. Looking forward to meeting you!

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