At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide critical care and support for hospitalized pets in a fast-paced ER environment.
- Company: Join a leading veterinary hospital known for its exceptional care and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, mental health support, and generous pet care discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of pets while working with top specialists.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician with strong technical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre is welcoming two part-time ICU/ER Registered Veterinary Technologists to join our team. This position provides an opportunity to work with top board-certified specialists and the ability to learn about cutting-edge veterinary medicine.
About Our Ideal Candidate:
- The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, compassion, and the ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure atmosphere.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work well within a highly functioning team.
- This person will have strong technical skills, be capable of caring for critically ill patients, be comfortable administering anesthesia, and be eager to constantly learn.
Responsibilities:
- Inpatient care: Facilitating treatments, diagnostic work-up and monitoring of ill hospitalized patients.
- Triage: Assessing and determining priority of patients on the ER service, and assisting the DVM with diagnostics, treatments, admissions and discharges.
- Procedures: Administering anesthesia for minor emergency procedures, assisting in set-up, and patient recovery.
- Communicating with clients and referring hospitals on a regular basis.
- Drive the VCA Canada experience and ensure our patients receive the highest quality care.
Qualifications:
- Registered Veterinary Technician in Alberta.
- Preference given for a minimum three years of experience as an RVT, ideally in an emergency or referral setting.
- Experience in providing general anesthesia and monitoring in dogs and cats.
- Ability to think critically and multi-task while working in a fast-paced, stimulating environment with challenging cases.
- Exceptional time-management skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in performing calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.).
- Ability to work well with others in a hospital that requires a multi-disciplinary team approach among the specialty services.
- Compassionate care and superior client communication skills.
What We Can Offer You:
- Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role.
- RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.
- Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
- Annual CE Allowance.
- Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options.
- Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.
- Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
- Various career development pathways.
- Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app.
About the hospital:
Founded in 2001, WVSEC is dedicated to serving the needs of veterinarians and pet owners, offering state-of-the-art specialty and emergency veterinary services at one of the largest, most comprehensive facilities of its kind in Canada. Our team includes specialists in Cardiology, Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, along with 24-hour emergency care and rehabilitation services. Our hospital culture fosters teamwork and camaraderie that naturally leads to delivering exceptional care to our patients, and service to our clients, referring veterinarians and our community.
Western strives to provide our technicians 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. Candidates should have advanced technical skills, exceptional client service and communication skills and have a special interest in referral medicine.
Our Story: VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals.
Veterinary Technologist, ER & ICU in Calgary employer: VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc
VCA Canada Animal Hospitals in Calgary is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the veterinary field. With a strong emphasis on employee growth opportunities, you will have access to professional development resources and a supportive team environment that encourages creativity and strategic thinking. The hybrid work model allows for flexibility while being part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing partner and e-commerce initiatives.
