RVT, Surgery, Western Veterinary Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION Veterinary Technologist, RVTDepartment: SurgeryWestern Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre is welcoming a full-time Surgery RVT to join our team. This position provides an opportunity to work with top board-certified specialists and the ability to learn about cutting-edge veterinary medicine.About Our Ideal Candidate:The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and be compassionate, with the ability to adapt to the needs of the clients within the service. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work well within a highly functioning team. This person will be self-motivated to keep busy, help organize the service, assist in surgeries as required, assist with anesthetics of patients and streamline the service to assist the specialist.Schedule: The schedule for this position will be 4 x 10, 10-hour shifts over the Monday-Friday period.Responsibilities:Manage appointments: History taking, physical examination, medical record keeping, invoicing, prescriptions, patient discharges, etc.Procedures: Preparation of patients, setting up equipment/surgery, performing and monitoring anesthesia, assisting with surgeries as required.Inpatient care: Facilitating treatments, diagnostic work-up and monitoring of ill hospitalized patientsOn-call services: Join our after-hours on-call anesthesia rotationPlan, organize, and manage the daily flow of services, clients and patient treatmentsCommunicating with clients and referring hospitals on a regular basisDrive the VCA Canada experience and ensure our patients receive the highest quality careQualifications:Registered Veterinary Technician in AlbertaPreference given for a minimum of two years of experience as an RVT, ideally in an emergency or referral setting, but not a requirementExperience in providing general anesthesia and monitoring in dogs and catsAbility to think critically and multitask while working in a fast-paced, stimulating environment with challenging casesExceptional time-management skills and excellent verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in performing calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)Ability to work well with others in a hospital that requires a multi-disciplinary team approach among the specialty servicesCompassionate care and superior client communication skills Here’s what you can expect from us:Mentorship and support from our hospital leadership teamsProfessional development through annual VCA conferences and annual CE allowancesA commitment to give back to the community through participation in charitable programs and initiativesOpportunity for career progression into roles as Team Leads, Hospital Managers and Regional Operations DirectorsWhat VCA Canada OffersJoin 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 inRRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easierVCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us moreMedical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertipsFlexible schedulesCompetitive wages and benefitsOpportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)Annual uniform allowanceExceptional career development: there is room to grow hereReferral Bonus RewardsOpportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiativesGenerous personal pet care discountsAnd extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness appsPlease forward a copy of your resume and cover letter or LinkedIn profile to