Veterinary Assistant Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre

Description

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, be compassionate, and have the ability to adapt to the needs of clients and coworkers. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively within a highly functioning team. This individual should be self-motivated to stay productive.

Duties Include:

• Assisting Techs and Vets with daily tasks and patient care.

• Providing hands-on care for our patients, including feeding, walking, and maintaining the cleanliness of patients and their housing.

• Performing proper restraint techniques to aid Techs and Vets in assessing and treating patients.

• Assisting in sample collection, radiographs, surgery and ophthalmic procedures.

• Communicating with clients and providing daily updates on their pets' conditions.

• Offering physical and emotional support for patients.

• Maintaining the hospital treatment areas and ensuring general cleanliness.

• Performing other duties as needed for the general maintenance of the hospital.

• On-call requirements

Schedule:

• Hours: 8 am - 6 pm, Tuesday to Friday. GREAT SHIFT!
• On call requirements occasionally

What VCA Canada Offers:

Join our team and make a significant impact in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a unique experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture you can thrive in. We have the right fit for you!

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

• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!

• Competitive wages and benefits!

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

• Annual uniform allowance

• 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

• Extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

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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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