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Veterinary Technologist Assistant, Medical Oncology, Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Technologist Assistant, Medical Oncology, Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital

VCA CanadaVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$21.79 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Veterinary Technologist Assistant

Location : Victoria, BC

Department : Medical Oncology

Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital welcomes a dependable and caring Veterinary Technologist Assistant to join our medical oncology team full-time. This is an exceptional opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in an important support role for the entire hospital. The ideal candidate will have veterinary and / or administrative experience. A veterinary assistant certificate would be an asset.

Your primary responsibility will be to assist our medical oncologist and RVT with various tasks and treatments including patient handling, chemotherapy administration, client communication and scheduling consultations and procedures.

Schedule : Monday -Thursday. Shifts are 10 hours in length.

Key responsibilities :

Assist veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments

Create a warm and welcoming environment for our patient and pet parents

Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients and adapt to changing situations

Take initiative and work independently

General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of work area, pet holding areas and common areas

Willingness to learn more regarding; veterinary services, updated medical office procedures and assisting the Veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments

Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA) program certificate is an asset

Key attributes :

Exceptional client service skills

Compassion and nurturing attitude

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Ability to adapt in changing situations

Efficient in carrying out assignments independently

Takes initiative to complete tasks throughout the day

Compensation : $ to $ per hour. The hourly rate range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.

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!

Flexible schedules!

Competitive wages and benefits!

VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!

Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technologist scholarship (annual process)

Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks

Annual uniform allowance

RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!

Exceptional career development : there is room to grow here!

Referral Bonus Rewards

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!

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