Veterinary Technologist Assistant

Department: Emergency

Location: Victoria, BC

Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital is looking for experienced, full-time, Veterinary Technologist Assistants to join our 24hr Emergency team! This role works closely with our ER RVTs, DVMs and board certified specialists in a fast paced, stimulating, world class medical environment. The ideal candidate will have a positive teamwork-type attitude and a personality that can deliver exceptional customer service and communication skills. A veterinary assistant certificate would be an asset but is not a requirement. This position requires flexibility to work on a rotating schedule, however, it also affords a great work-life balance.


Key responsibilities:

• Assisting Veterinarians and RVTs with various tasks and treatments
  
• Creating a warm and welcoming environment for our patients and pet parents
  
• Providing compassionate care duties including feeding and walking patients
  
• Creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients
  
• General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of work area, pet holding areas and common areas
  
• Client care such as reception, payments and supportive communication
  
• Willingness to learn more regarding; veterinary services, updated medical office procedures and assisting the Veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
  

Key attributes:

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  Exceptional client service skills
  
• Compassion and nurturing attitude
  
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  
• Ability to adapt in changing situations
  
• Efficient in carrying out assignments independently
  
• Takes initiative to complete tasks throughout the day
  

Schedule: This position is full time, with a rotating schedule.

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!

• Flexible schedules!
  
• Competitive wages and benefits!
  
• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
  
• Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)
  
• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
  
• Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
  
• Annual uniform allowance
  
• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
  
• 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
  
• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
  

Have a question? Email: Careers.canada@vca.com

VCA Canada Cares!

At VCA Canada we don’t see an animal, we see a family member. VCA Canada embraces a culture of giving back to the communities we serve and demonstrates this philosophy through our national philanthropic program, Paw it Forward. Please visit our website to learn more, www.vcacanada.com.


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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