Veterinary Technologist Assistant
Location : Calgary, AB
Department : Surgery
The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre CARE Centre is welcoming a full-time Veterinary Surgery Tech Assistant to join our dedicated and dynamic pet healthcare team.
The CARE Centre is a 24-hour emergency and referral specialty hospital. We are committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of emergency and referral care.
The primary role of the Surgery Tech Assistant is to assist the AHTs and Surgeons with daily tasks and patient care.
Perform proper restraint techniques when assisting AHTs and Surgeons assess and treat patients.
Assist Surgeons and AHT's 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.
Our team members are passionate about pets and their people. The ideal candidate will be energetic, self-motivated, outgoing and possess strong organizational skills.
The CARE Centre is a fast-paced environment so the ability to multi-task is essential. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to thrive in our strongly team-based environment, as well as to provide the exceptional client experience the CARE Centre is known to offer.
An interest in continual learning is supported with a continuing education allowance. Previous or equivalent veterinary experience in a clinic setting is required.
Schedule : 40 hours per week, 4 days a week, including possible on-call on weekdays / weekends.
What VCA Canada Offers
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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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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