JOB DESCRIPTION
VCA Canada Western Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre is seeking an experienced Technician Assistant to join our fun and motivated team of professional pet health caregivers.
This is a full time position with a rotating shift schedule so flexibility is required to work weekends, weekdays, evenings, overnights, holidays.
The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.
In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
Veterinary experience or certificate would be an asset to this role.
What you need :
Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty
Compassion and nurturing attitude providing care to clients and patients
Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations
Initiative in carrying out assignments independently
Duties will include :
Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and treatment of pet patients
Providing compassionate care duties including feeding and walking patients
General hospital maintenance including cleaning kennels
Patient handling and restraint
Running lab-work and aiding with diagnostic imaging
Working closely with the ER team to support patient care in the ICU
About Us
Western strives to provide our employees with a respectful, educational, productive, fun and collaborative work environment where the primary goal is to provide world-class veterinary services and patient care.
We offer a dynamic team environment, encompassing specialty and emergency services, in a state of the art facility.
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 you can thrive in :
RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program saving for your future just got easier!
A caring culture of!
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
And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
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