Veterinary Technician Assistant - Dermatology

Full Time, Permanent

About Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital

Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital is a ground-breaking specialty hospital located in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are proud to have boarded specialists in Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology and Radiology. We also host other departments including Emergency/ECC with a dedicated ICU, Ophthalmology, Anesthesia, Surgery and Exotics with more on the way. We have been expanding since opening and are seeing consistent growth.

At Coastal Care, we strive to provide a collaborative and cohesive work environment. We encourage growth, innovation, and continued training. We practice in a rich and rewarding environment where patient care is optimized, and learning is continuous.

Overview

Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant to work with our board-certified Dermatology Specialist. We work collaboratively, so it’s important that we identify someone with a cheerful and amiable disposition that shares our enthusiasm for teamwork. The ideal candidate must be computer literate and have solid analytical and medical skills. We like to work with energetic, motivated, and communicative individuals with a strong desire to make a positive difference in the lives of pets and their people. Come and join our diverse and professional team – we look forward to hearing from you!

Technical abilities and skills

• Complete capability with cloud based PIMS and incoming records from other hospitals
• Ability to collaborate with multiple specialty departments
• An approach that is progressive, strategic, humble and achievement orientated
• Comfort working closely with clients for intakes, discharges, follow up phone calls
• Deep understanding of procedures for in house and outside laboratory samples
• Proficiency with restraint of canine and feline patients for exams and diagnostics using FearFree and low stress handling techniques
• Safely lift and handle large dogs
• Professional comportment and proficient medical charting

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Graduate from a Veterinary Assistant program
• Preference for 2-3 years experience in clinical setting.
• Prior experience working within a Specialty Referral Hospital an asset
• Able to perform moderately physically demanding work that requires lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and stairs

Email: Jennifer Sutton, VTA Manager JSutton@coastalcarevet.ca

Job Type: Full Time, on site

Pay: starting at $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: Monday - Thursday 8a-6p = 40hrs

Benefits:

• Employer Paid Manulife for medical, dental and more
• Employee Family Assistance Program (Telus)
• Professional Services coverage for chiropractor, physiotherapy, massage etc
• RRSP matching
• Uniform allowance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• PTO and Vacation
• CE allowance and paid time to attend
• Employer paid Fear Free and Recover! registration
• Wellness program, staff discount and Veterinary discount pricing through Hills, RC, PPVD portals

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Veterinary Assistant: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person