Veterinary Technician, General Practice, Alta Vista Animal Hospital

Job title:

Veterinary Technician, General Practice, Alta Vista Animal Hospital

Company

VCA Animal Hospitals

Job description

Veterinary TechnicianLocation: Ottawa, ONSupportive teams!Schedules: Ask about our schedules! This department closes at 6pm! Enjoy your evenings!Paid Time Off! Sick Time! Wellness Time!! And a lot more perks, see below!Alta Vista Animal Hospital is welcoming a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our established General Practice team.Why We Need YouYou’ve worked hard for your credentialing, and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:VenipunctureCatheter placementRadiologyAnesthesia monitoringPhysical examinations, patient assessment and triageSurgical preparation, monitoring, recovery and assistingLaboratory workPharmacyClient EducationCompassionate care for our hospitalized patientsPlease note: we offer coaching and training on the following skills for new graduates who need a little more experience 🙂QualificationsSuccessful completion of a Veterinary Technician programNew Graduates welcomed!Experienced RVT’s welcome!RVT’s looking for a change and who want to learn!Fluent in English (reading, writing and oral), bilingualism is considered an assetAble to support up to 50mg and lift up to 25kgStellar client service skillsAbility to maintain composure in stressful situationsTime management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks / projects at onceExcellent interpersonal and teamwork skillsProven ability to organize, takes initiative, works independently, exercises good judgmentDecision-making and critical thinking skillsAbility to build and maintain internal and external relationships with professionalism and integrityA positive attitude and use of courtesy, diplomacy and discretion to maintain professional ethics and confidentialityWhat VCA Canada OffersJoin 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: We have the right fit for you!A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!Access to amazing mini-coursesCompetitive wages and shift premiumsMembership and dues paid yearlyWellness days, sick days, and vacation timeRRSP opportunitiesContinuing education benefits; paid to learn!E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focusVirtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality careExceptional career development: there is room to grow here!Referral Bonus RewardsOpportunities to give back in your community through VCA initiativesAnnual uniform allowanceGenerous personal pet care discountsextra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness appsAnd best of all, you will get to work alongside and learn from board certified and renowned veterinarians and specialized technicians and some of the most brilliant support staff in the industry allowing lots of opportunity for learning and advancement within your field.Why You Should Consider UsAt VCA Canada your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of our doctors, and boarded specialists.You will sharpen your skills and even learn some new techniques that we can support you with,Explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.Did we mention our amazing teams? Come and work with our awesome associates!Email: for further information or click Apply Now!#RVT#vettechjobs#ottawajobsVCA 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.

Expected salary

Location

Ottawa, ON

Job date

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:19:05 GMT

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