VCA Animal Hospitals • Calgary, AB T1X 0L3
Job #2803943477
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Department: Internal Medicine
Job Classification: Full Time
Job Type: Maternity Leave contract
Location: Calgary, AB
Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre is welcoming a full-time RVT to join our Internal Medicine team. This position provides an opportunity to work with top board-certified specialists and the ability to learn about cutting-edge veterinary medicine with particular emphasis on endoscopic and minimally invasive procedures.
The successful candidate should have advanced technical skills, exceptional client service skills, excellent communication skills, and a special interest in internal medicine. Come be a part of Calgary's hand-picked, premium team of professionals!
Schedule: Work a minimum of 4 days per week with flexibility in hours (average days are 7:30 am - 5:30 pm). Great for work life balance!!
Responsibilities
Manage appointments: Starting medical records, history taking, physical examination, medical record-keeping, invoicing, prescriptions, patient discharges, etc.
Procedures: Preparation of patients, setting up equipment, performing and monitoring anesthesia, assisting with procedures i.e. handling instruments and performing biopsies during endoscopy, assisting with surgical or minimally invasive procedures, bone marrow aspirates, joint taps etc.
On-Call/After hours Rotation
I-131 patient care
Inpatient care: Facilitating treatments, diagnostic work-up and monitoring of critically ill hospitalized patients.
Plan, organize, and manage the daily flow of services on the internal medicine service.
Communicating with clients and referring hospitals regularly.
Drive the VCA Canada experience and ensure our patients receive the highest quality care
Qualifications
Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT
Prior veterinary experience is required
Ability to think critically and multi-task while working in a fast-paced, stimulating environment with challenging cases
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in performing calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
Ability to work well with others in a hospital that requires a multi-disciplinary team approach among the specialty services
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!
Career longevity providing you with the opportunity to manage your own client appointments in collaboration with VCA Canada Veterinarians
VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program - Ask us more!
Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!
RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program - saving for your future just got easier!
Paid membership and dues; Annual uniform allowance
Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
Employee assistance program
Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
Referral Bonus Rewards!
E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care
Access to amazing mini-courses
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!
Workspace
Founded in 2001, WVSEC is dedicated to serving the needs of veterinarians and pet owners, offering state-of-the-art specialty and emergency veterinary services at one of the largest, most comprehensive facilities of its kind in Canada. Our team includes specialists in Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, along with 24-hour emergency care and rehabilitation services. Our hospital culture fosters teamwork and camaraderie that naturally leads to delivering exceptional care to our patients, and service to our clients, referring veterinarians and our community. The hospital is well equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, CT, linear accelerator, mechanical ventilator, and a complete on-site diagnostic laboratory. Our referral base is large, with over 75 referring hospitals in our 1.2 million person trade area. Twenty of these hospitals in Calgary are partner clinics from whom we draw referrals to all services.
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