Veterinary Technologist, Dentist, Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre

6 days ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada VCA Full time

Job Title: Registered Veterinary Technologist, Dentist, Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technologist to join our Dentistry and Oral Surgery department at the Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre. As a key member of our team, you will provide high-quality patient care, support our specialist team, and contribute to the delivery of gold-standard specialist care to our patients, clients, and referring doctors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • General anesthesia delivery and/or monitoring (CRI) will be a key responsibility of the position, along with performing advanced technical skills; please note, Anesthesia support will be provided by a full-time anesthesiologist.
  • Experience with small animal veterinary ventilators an asset.
  • Patient treatments process procedures; Starting client appointments, collection and running or submitting of blood samples and other duties as per appointment or doctor request
  • Maintaining timely and accurate patient records
  • Familiarity with taking dental radiographs, dental charting and performing dental hygiene procedures is an asset but not required
  • General pre/post operative assistance
  • General housekeeping
  • Student Training; offering practicum support for students (helping grow techs for our hospital and industry)
  • Attending career fairs when requested

Qualifications:

  • Completed an accredited veterinary program; Veterinary Technology Diploma, Veterinary Technician Diploma or Animal Health Technology Diploma.
  • VTNE completion or eligible
  • Ideally 2 years experience within a dentistry department or general practice with supporting dental procedures
  • Eligible for registration with AAAHT in Alberta.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to work within many teams at the hospital. You understand that it takes all of us; client care, tech assistants, RVT's, specialists among other roles to support our patients and each other during each shift.
  • Adaptability, you understand that you will be required to recognize and adapt to a situation, appointment and/or procedure when supporting our specialist and other teams when situations call for tact, calmness and empathy.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What We Offer:

  • VCA RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier
  • VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more
  • Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips
  • Paid membership dues
  • Annual uniform allowance
  • Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Continuing education annual compensation
  • 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

About Us:

The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre is a tertiary care referral hospital, with board certified specialists in a wide range of referral services including: internal medicine, surgery, radiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, critical care, cardiology, dermatology, emergency and dentistry/oral surgery. With over 26,000 square feet featuring:

  • The latest medical technology
  • Five operating theatres
  • CT and digital radiology equipment
  • MRI
  • On-site laboratory
  • Intensive care unit
  • Full-range surgical services
  • Cancer therapy
  • Cataract surgery

We are committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of animal emergency and specialty care.

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