Veterinary Assistant, Radiology, Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals • Full-time • Calgary, Alberta, Canada • USD $ 35.70k - USD $ 52.50k / year • 2w ago

Veterinary Assistant, Radiology

Location: Calgary, AB

Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre, a member of VCA Canada, is welcoming a full-time Radiology Veterinary Assistant to join our always-growing facility.

The C.A.R.E. Centre is a fully functioning referral hospital, with board-certified specialists in a wide range of referral services, including internal medicine, surgery, anesthesia, radiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, critical care, cardiology, dermatology, emergency and dentistry/oral surgery. The C.A.R.E. Centre is committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of animal emergency and referral care.

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and be compassionate, with the ability to adapt to the needs of the clients within the radiology service. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work well within a highly functioning team. This person will work closely with our Associate Veterinarian to manage the radiology department’s outpatient appointments.

Primary duties will include: Restraint for the RVT to be placing IV catheters, holding for ultrasound appointments, liaising with other departments and radiology patient discharges.

Other responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Running or submitting of blood samples, contacting DVMs for records, laundry, stocking and assisting RVTs with CT scans.

Schedule:

4 x 10 10-hour shifts over the Monday - Friday period.
Applicants will undergo training for this position, which includes spending time in our ER department to learn the ins/outs of the clinic.

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!

RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
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!

Come join us!

For more information regarding this opportunity, please email keira.goodridge@vca.com or apply directly at https://careers.vcacanada.com/

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