Veterinary Assistant, Internal Medicine , Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre
Top Benefits
About the role
Veterinary Assistant
Location: Calgary, AB
Department: Internal Medicine
Job Type: Full Time
The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre CARE Centre is welcoming a Veterinary Internal Medicine Tech Assistant to join our dedicated and dynamic pet healthcare team full-time.
The CARE Centre is a 24-hour emergency and referral specialty hospital. We are committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of emergency and referral care.
The primary role of the Internal Medicine Tech Assistant is to assist the AHTs and Internists with daily tasks and patient care.
- Perform proper restraint techniques when assisting AHTs and DVMs to assess and treat patients.
- Assist DVMs and AHT's while they collect samples, take radiographs and prepare for endoscopies.
- Client communication includes daily updates on the patient's progress, financial updates, and patient discharge.
- Provide physical and emotional support for patients.
- Help to maintain the hospital treatment areas and ensure general cleanliness.
Our team members are passionate about pets and their people. The ideal candidate will be energetic, self-motivated, outgoing and possess strong organizational skills. The CARE Centre is a fast-paced environment, so the ability to multitask is essential. Strong interpersonal skills are essential to thrive in our highly team-based environment, as well as to deliver the exceptional client experience that the CARE Centre is renowned for. An interest in continual learning is supported with a continuing education allowance. Previous or equivalent veterinary experience in a clinic setting is required.
Schedule: 40 hours per week, 4 days a week, including possible on-call on weekends.
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!
And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
- RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
- VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan - Ask us more!
- A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
- Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
- 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!
- Referral Bonus Rewards
- Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
- Generous personal pet care discounts
- Extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
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. #VetAssistant
#CalgaryJobs
#jobswithanimals
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 Animal Hospitals
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 430 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.
As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is taking care of the future of veterinary medicine to help achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose—A Better World for Pets™. To learn more about VCA, visit: www.vca.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Veterinary Assistant, Internal Medicine , Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre
Top Benefits
About the role
Veterinary Assistant
Location: Calgary, AB
Department: Internal Medicine
Job Type: Full Time
The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre CARE Centre is welcoming a Veterinary Internal Medicine Tech Assistant to join our dedicated and dynamic pet healthcare team full-time.
The CARE Centre is a 24-hour emergency and referral specialty hospital. We are committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of emergency and referral care.
The primary role of the Internal Medicine Tech Assistant is to assist the AHTs and Internists with daily tasks and patient care.
- Perform proper restraint techniques when assisting AHTs and DVMs to assess and treat patients.
- Assist DVMs and AHT's while they collect samples, take radiographs and prepare for endoscopies.
- Client communication includes daily updates on the patient's progress, financial updates, and patient discharge.
- Provide physical and emotional support for patients.
- Help to maintain the hospital treatment areas and ensure general cleanliness.
Our team members are passionate about pets and their people. The ideal candidate will be energetic, self-motivated, outgoing and possess strong organizational skills. The CARE Centre is a fast-paced environment, so the ability to multitask is essential. Strong interpersonal skills are essential to thrive in our highly team-based environment, as well as to deliver the exceptional client experience that the CARE Centre is renowned for. An interest in continual learning is supported with a continuing education allowance. Previous or equivalent veterinary experience in a clinic setting is required.
Schedule: 40 hours per week, 4 days a week, including possible on-call on weekends.
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!
And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
- RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
- VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan - Ask us more!
- A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
- Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
- 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!
- Referral Bonus Rewards
- Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
- Generous personal pet care discounts
- Extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
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. #VetAssistant
#CalgaryJobs
#jobswithanimals
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 Animal Hospitals
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 430 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.
As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is taking care of the future of veterinary medicine to help achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose—A Better World for Pets™. To learn more about VCA, visit: www.vca.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.