Registered Veterinary Technologist, Anesthesia, RVT, Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals • Full-time • Calgary, Alberta, Canada • USD $ 34.63k - USD $ 46.20k / year • 4w ago

Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT

Department: Anesthesia

Location: Calgary, AB

The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre is currently welcoming a Full-time Anesthesia Registered Veterinary Technologist to join our Anesthesia service.

The successful candidate will possess:

Excellent interpersonal skills and compassion for the needs of their clients.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
This position involves providing anesthesia for many departments.
Anesthesia with a ventilator and epidurals are common practice and are performed almost daily.
Experience with anesthesia is required. VTS-certified technicians interested in pursuing their VTS certification in anesthesia are welcome to apply.
Applicants must be registered with AHT and be eligible for registration with AAAHT in Alberta.

Other responsibilities include (but are not limited to): client communication, taking radiographs pre- and post-operative, collecting and submitting blood and other lab samples, assisting in CT scans, and maintaining timely and accurate patient records.

Schedule: The schedule for this position is Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am - 6 pm with additional after-hours anesthesia requirements.

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 of Wellness and Appreciation you can thrive in!

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Competitive wages and health/dental benefits!
Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)
Annual uniform allowance
Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
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Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
Generous personal pet care discounts
Extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

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