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VCA Animal Hospitals Veterinary Technician, Float, Alta Vista Animal Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario
Veterinary Technician
Location: Ottawa, ON
Alta Vista Animal Hospital is welcoming a float technician/RVT for our hospital. Great opportunity for some extra cash for a seasoned technician. New grads are also welcome!
We offer 24-hour emergency and critical care services in our state-of-the-art facility. Our float technicians train in our Emergency, Critical Care/Treatment, Triage, General Practice and Specialty Departments so they are able to fill in where needed and can continue to learn and grow their technical skills.
Schedule: Hours of work vary from 8 to 12 hours in length, including days, evenings, weekends and overnights based on availability.
Qualifications
Veterinary Technician college diploma
Fluent in English (Reading, Writing and Oral)
Able to support patients up to 50kg and lift to 25kg
Why We Need You
As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals. The technical skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
Assessment, triage, and, care of ill patients; Hourly treatments including feeding, administering medications, assessing pain/status, restraint, and, lifting; Anesthetics, X-rays, and, laboratory work; Stocking, cleaning, and, maintenance of Emergency area and equipment; Provide lunch coverage for various departments; Math calculations, and, Client updates.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations; Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks / projects; Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and teamwork skills; Proven ability to organize, takes initiative, works independently, exercises good judgment; Decision-making and critical thinking skills; Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships with professionalism and integrity; Exhibits a positive attitude and uses courtesy, diplomacy and discretion; and, Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality.
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!
Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!
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!
Join Us!
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