Veterinary Technician, Shawnessy South Animal Hospital
VCA Animal Hospitals•Calgary, AB
•Onsite
About The Position
Shawnessy South Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time, dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join their team. They offer a local community feel, mentorship, and additional training within a large network. The role involves providing compassionate care to hospitalized patients and their pet parents, managing multiple priorities, problem-solving, and maintaining excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues and clients. A passion for companion animals and a desire to learn are essential.
Requirements
- Completed a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program
- Knowledge of physical examinations
- Patient assessment
- Catheter placement
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Radiology
- Venipuncture
- Pharmacy
Nice To Haves
- Preparing to write your VTNE? We can help!
- New graduates with knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy – welcome to apply!
- We love growing new graduates!
Responsibilities
- Surgical preparation, assistance and patient recovery
- Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records
- Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients and their pet parents
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Ability to problem-solve or the ability to ask clarifying questions to help you find solutions
- Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents
- Passion to learn more within the role
- A love for all companion animals!!
Benefits
- RRSP Employer Group Match Program
- Paid membership and dues
- Paid wellness days
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation time
- Employee assistance program
- Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
- Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
- Referral Bonus Rewards!
- E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
- Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care
- A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
- Access to amazing mini-courses
- Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
- Annual uniform allowance
- Generous personal pet care discounts
- And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
