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

Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT

Department: Anesthesia/Surgery

Location: Calgary, AB

The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre i s currently welcoming a Full-time Surgery/Anesthesia Registered Veterinary Technologist to join our surgery 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 on your own and with a team.

• This position involves doing anesthesia for our board-certified surgeons. Being assigned daily to the surgeon that is operating, alternating procedures with another surgery technician.

• Anesthesia with a ventilator and epidurals are common practice and is performed almost daily.

• Experience with anesthesia is required. VTS certified technicians wanting to work towards their VTS 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, booking consultations/rechecks and procedures, starting appointments, 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 am – 6 pm or Tuesday – Friday 7 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!

• *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!

Email: [email protected] for more information!

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