Veterinary Assistant, Medical Oncology, Western Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Centre
Top Benefits
About the role
Veterinary Assistant, Medical Oncology
Location: Calgary, AB
Western Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Centre are welcoming an Oncology Technician Assistant. We are a fast-paced 24-hour emergency and referral center with specialists in the following areas: Cardiology, Surgery, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Radiology, and Radiation Oncology. Our Medical Oncology Department is looking to add a team member!
The successful candidate will have the following qualities and attributes:
- Highly detail-oriented with good organizational skills
- Adaptable to the changing needs of the department from day to day
- Personable/upbeat/empathetic
- Motivated to learn new things
- Comfortable taking the extra time that may be needed while interacting with exacting clients
Your daily tasks will include:
- Patient intake and discharge (including asking general info questions at intake and reviewing discharge/medication directions at discharge)
- Patient restraint for examinations, catheter placement, blood draws, etc.
- Basic patient husbandry (walks, feeding, snuggling the anxious ones)
- Using lab equipment
- Assistance with patient positioning in CT and treatment
- Client communication (daily update phone calls, arranging pick up times)
- Helping with collecting required forms and intake documents ahead of time
- Service email account management (directing questions to myself, Emily, etc.)
- Assisting with machine warmup and plan quality assurance checks
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 Group Match Program!**Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada
- Paid membership and dues
- Paid wellness days
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation time
- Employee assistance program
- Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
- Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
- Referral Bonus Rewards!
- E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
- Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care
- A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
- Access to amazing mini-courses
- Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
- Annual uniform allowance
- Generous personal pet care discounts
- And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps! .
If you are interested in applying, please send a resume and cover letter to victoria.gazda@vca.com
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.
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
About VCA Canada
VCA Canada Animal Hospitals is a family of over 140 small animal veterinary practices located across 6 Canadian provinces. Our team of over 4,000 associates provide our communities with general, emergency and specialty services in our practices, offering compassionate care for pets and their families. Our purpose of Caring For Life’s Greatest Companions is felt in every part of the VCA Canada experience, whether it is our patients, our clients, our team members, or our communities. To learn more about us, please visit www.vcacanada.com.
Veterinary Assistant, Medical Oncology, Western Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Centre
Top Benefits
About the role
Veterinary Assistant, Medical Oncology
Location: Calgary, AB
Western Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Centre are welcoming an Oncology Technician Assistant. We are a fast-paced 24-hour emergency and referral center with specialists in the following areas: Cardiology, Surgery, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Radiology, and Radiation Oncology. Our Medical Oncology Department is looking to add a team member!
The successful candidate will have the following qualities and attributes:
- Highly detail-oriented with good organizational skills
- Adaptable to the changing needs of the department from day to day
- Personable/upbeat/empathetic
- Motivated to learn new things
- Comfortable taking the extra time that may be needed while interacting with exacting clients
Your daily tasks will include:
- Patient intake and discharge (including asking general info questions at intake and reviewing discharge/medication directions at discharge)
- Patient restraint for examinations, catheter placement, blood draws, etc.
- Basic patient husbandry (walks, feeding, snuggling the anxious ones)
- Using lab equipment
- Assistance with patient positioning in CT and treatment
- Client communication (daily update phone calls, arranging pick up times)
- Helping with collecting required forms and intake documents ahead of time
- Service email account management (directing questions to myself, Emily, etc.)
- Assisting with machine warmup and plan quality assurance checks
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 Group Match Program!**Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada
- Paid membership and dues
- Paid wellness days
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation time
- Employee assistance program
- Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
- Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
- Referral Bonus Rewards!
- E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
- Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care
- A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
- Access to amazing mini-courses
- Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
- Annual uniform allowance
- Generous personal pet care discounts
- And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps! .
If you are interested in applying, please send a resume and cover letter to victoria.gazda@vca.com
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.
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
About VCA Canada
VCA Canada Animal Hospitals is a family of over 140 small animal veterinary practices located across 6 Canadian provinces. Our team of over 4,000 associates provide our communities with general, emergency and specialty services in our practices, offering compassionate care for pets and their families. Our purpose of Caring For Life’s Greatest Companions is felt in every part of the VCA Canada experience, whether it is our patients, our clients, our team members, or our communities. To learn more about us, please visit www.vcacanada.com.