Veterinary Technician, General Practice, Alta Vista Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals • Full-time • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • USD $ 35.70k - USD $ 56.70k / year • 2d ago

Veterinary Technician, General Practice

Location: Ottawa, ON

Alta Vista Animal Hospital is welcoming a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our established General Practice team.

Why We Need You

You’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:

Please note: we offer coaching and training on the following skills for new graduates who need a little more experience :)
Venipuncture
Catheter placement
Radiology
Anesthesia monitoring
Physical examinations, patient assessment and triage
Surgical preparation, monitoring, recovery and assisting
Laboratory work
Pharmacy
Client Education
Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Qualifications

Successful completion of a Veterinary Technician program
New 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 asset
Able to support up to 50mg and lift up to 25kg
Stellar client service skills
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks / projects at once
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
Proven ability to organize, take initiative, work independently, exercise good judgment
Decision-making and critical thinking skills
Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships with professionalism and integrity
A positive attitude and use of courtesy, diplomacy and discretion to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality

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: We have the right fit for you!

A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
Access to amazing mini-courses
Competitive wages and shift premiums
Membership and dues are paid yearly
Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
RRSP opportunities
Continuing education benefits: paid to learn!
E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
Virtual health care (telemedicine) offers quick access to quality care
Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
Referral Bonus Rewards
Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA initiatives
Annual uniform allowance
Generous personal pet care discounts
extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps
And 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.

Email: careers.canada@vca.com for further information or click Apply Now!

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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