RVT, Ophthalmology, Maternity Leave Contract, Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre
About The Position
The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre is currently welcoming a full-time, Ophthalmology Register Veterinary Technologist to join our very busy service. 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, critical care, surgery, radiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, 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. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and be compassionate with the ability to adapt to the needs of their clients. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work well within a highly functioning team. There is a very significant portion of client communication including getting updates, booking all appointment, admitting/discharging for surgery and answering all messages. Anesthesia with mechanical ventilator and paralytic medication is common practice and will need to be performed almost daily. Other responsibilities include (but are not limited to): starting appointments, performing ERG and IOP’s, collection and running of blood samples, as well as maintaining timely and accurate patient records.
Requirements
- Registered with AHT.
- Eligible for registration with AAAHT/ABVMA in Alberta.
- ABVMA registration must be complete by the first day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate with the ability to adapt to the needs of their clients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well within a highly functioning team.
Responsibilities
- Client communication including getting updates, booking appointments, admitting/discharging for surgery and answering messages.
- Performing anesthesia with mechanical ventilator and paralytic medication.
- Starting appointments.
- Performing ERG and IOP’s.
- Collection and running of blood samples.
- Maintaining timely and accurate patient records.
- Additional after-hours anesthesia duties.
Benefits
- RRSP Employer Group Match Program
- Paid membership and dues
- Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
- Employee assistance program
- Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
- Referral Bonus Rewards
- Virtual health care (telemedicine)
- Annual uniform allowance
- Generous personal pet care discounts
- Shopping discounts
- Wellness apps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
