Veterinary Assistant, Surgery, Pack Room, Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre
About The Position
The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre (CARE Centre) is seeking a full-time Veterinary Surgery Assistant to join their dedicated and dynamic pet healthcare team. The CARE Centre is a 24-hour emergency and referral specialty hospital committed to providing the highest level of emergency and referral care. The primary role of the Surgery Tech Assistant is to assist AHTs and Surgeons with daily tasks and patient care, including performing proper restraint techniques, assisting with sample collection and radiographs, preparing for surgeries, scrubbing in to assist during procedures, cleaning and autoclaving instruments using aseptic techniques, and providing physical and emotional support for patients. The role also involves maintaining hospital treatment areas and ensuring general cleanliness. The CARE Centre is a fast-paced environment requiring the ability to multitask and strong interpersonal skills for team-based collaboration and exceptional client experience.
Requirements
- Previous or equivalent veterinary experience in a clinic setting is required.
- Energetic, self-motivated, outgoing, and possess strong organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Passionate about pets and their people.
Nice To Haves
- An interest in continual learning is supported with a continuing education allowance.
Responsibilities
- Perform proper restraint techniques when assisting AHTs and Surgeons to assess and treat patients.
- Assist Surgeons and AHTs while they collect samples, take radiographs and prepare for surgeries.
- Scrub into surgeries and assist Surgeons during procedures.
- Clean and autoclave instruments using proper aseptic techniques.
- Provide physical and emotional support for patients.
- Help to maintain the hospital treatment areas and ensure general cleanliness.
Benefits
- RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program
- VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program
- Medical Library
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive wages and benefits
- Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)
- Annual uniform allowance
- Exceptional career development
- Referral Bonus Rewards
- Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
- Generous personal pet care discounts
- Shopping discounts
- Wellness apps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
