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VCA Animal Hospitals Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT, Surgery, Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital in Victoria, British Columbia
Registered Veterinary Technologist , RVT
Location: Victoria, BC
Department: Surgery
New Grads Welcome!
Start Date: Late September (Date to be determined with candidate)
Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital is welcoming a Veterinary Technologist, RVT to join our Surgery Department, and team of skilled veterinary professionals. While our network is large, we still offer that local community feeling, mentorship, and additional training!
This role will work closely with our surgery team, including TWO board certified surgeons, to provide excellent care to patients requiring this service. The successful candidate will possess exceptional patient care and technical skills (including anesthesia). You will have opportunities to expand your learning through extensive exposure and involvement on cases with various degrees of complexity; you will also have a board certified anesthesiologist available to weigh in on protocols and procedures.
Schedule: This position is full time (40 hours/week), with a rotating schedule. Shifts may range from 8-10 hours, 4-5 days per week. The department will be open Monday - Friday.
Previous experience in a specialty surgery role would be an asset but is not required.
Additional qualifications and attributes you must embrace to be successful in this role:
Have completed a Veterinary Technologist or Animal Health Technologist program. Preparing to write your VTNE? We can help!
New graduates with knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy - welcome to apply! We love growing new graduates!
Surgical preparation, assisting and patient recovery.
Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records.
Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients and their pet parents
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving aptitude, including the ability to ask clarifying questions to facilitate effective solution-finding
Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents.
Proven ability to keep accurate patient records
Strong ability to problem-solve
Passion to learn more within the role.
A love for all companion animals!!
Compensation: $19.00 to $38.00 per hour. The hourly rate range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.
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
if applicable, a moving allowance
And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
To top it all, we reward high performing team members! Our technologists have the opportunity to progress into roles as Team Leads, Hospital Managers and Regional Operations Directors.
For more information, please visit us online at vcacanada.com or https://vcacanada.com/centralvictoria
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.
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