Veterinary Assistant, Er Surgical

**Alta Vista Animal Hospital** is currently welcoming a passionate and confident Veterinary Assistant to join our **Emergency Surgery Team**. This full-time opportunity includes a range of responsibilities that directly attributes to the efficient and effective daily operation of the hospital. Your primary responsibility is to assist our ER Veterinary Technician (Specialty in Anesthesia and Analgesia) with the daily operations of the ER surgical department.

**Key responsibilities and attributes are**:

- Participate in a collaborative in the effective assessment and stabilization of patients on admission, after admission, and over the course of the shift. Provide supervision, evaluation, and medical/surgical management of patients.
- Perform supervised services and procedures for which you have been deemed qualified by the Physician Lead. Respond to related consultation requests in the Emergency Department or other inpatient departments and, in consultation with their attending physician, perform the patient admission history and physical examination.
- Conduct examination of patients, document patient history, conduct complete physical examinations, develop treatment plans in consultation with the Supervising Physician and write patient orders. Prepare precise and timely progress notes in the patient’s chart. You will record the findings of the history, physical examination, details of the procedure performed, and disposition of samples derived from the procedure.
- Alert the Supervising Physician of changes in the patient's condition and complete timely discharge planning and the dictation of discharge summaries.
- Participate in prepared didactic teaching sessions and quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Appropriate supervision and support are provided and they will begin with a formal orientation and assessment. Only those demonstrating the strongest qualifications will be contacted for an interview.
- Assist veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
- Create a warm and welcoming environment for our patient and pet parents
- Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients
- General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of treatment and common areas
- Willingness to learn more regarding; veterinary services, updated medical office procedures and assisting the Veterinary staff with preparing surgical suites and patient recovery
- Exceptional client service skills
- Compassion and nurturing attitude
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Support the request of our caring (6) general practice veterinarians
- Assist with routine dental and surgical procedures
- Experience with restraint of companion animals is an asset

**Experience**:

- Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
- Veterinary Receptionist: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)
- Animal Handling: 1 year (preferred)

**About Alta Vista Animal Hospital**

Located in Ottawa, ON., Alta Vista Animal Hospital is a growing multidisciplinary hybrid hospital with Referral, Emergency, and General Practice services all under the same roof. Our board-certified specialists provide care in ophthalmology, cardiology, oncology, and Internal Medicine and have access to on-site MRI and CT diagnostics. With a dedicated staff of 160, including 30 veterinarians, we offer excellence in veterinary medicine because we are passionate about what we do

We are located at 2616 Bank Street, 20 minutes south of the vibrant downtown Ottawa Market and operate out of a 24,500-square-foot facility. We have a large referring veterinarian community of over 300 General practice and Emergency hospitals. A full suite of on-site diagnostic imaging includes a Toshiba Aquilion 64 slice CT,.25T Vet MR MRI, Pulsera Fluoroscopy unit, Philips ultrasound and echocardiogram, and two Sound digital radiographs suites.

**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 you can thrive in**:_We have the right fit for you_**
- RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program - saving for your future just got easier
- A caring culture of **_Wellness and Appreciation_**
- Competitive wages and benefits
- Annual uniform allowance
- 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

**VCA Canada Cares**
- 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._