Veterinary Assistant

**Veterinary Technician Assistant - Surgery**

Full-Time

**About Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital**

Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital is a ground-breaking specialty hospital located in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are host to multiple specialists and departments including Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Anesthesia, Neurology, Cardiology, Radiology, Emergency/ECC with a dedicated ICU, Surgery and Exotics. We have been expanding since opening and are constantly growing.

At Coastal Care, we strive to provide a collaborative and cohesive work environment. We encourage growth, innovation, and continued training. We practice in a rich and rewarding environment where patient care is optimized, and learning is continuous.

**Overview**

Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our surgical team. You will work within a collaborative surgical service that includes advanced anesthesia support, assisting with a range of soft tissue and orthopedic procedures in a fast-paced referral environment. Our surgical offerings include advanced procedures such as laparoscopy and brachycephalic airway correction, providing an excellent opportunity to build skills and experience in a growing specialty service.

**Technical abilities, duties and skills**
- Experience assisting with surgical procedures; experience with orthopedic cases is an asset
- Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast paced referral environment, including managing high-volume surgical days
- Strong commitment to exceptional patient care and client service, including accepting patient drop offs and post-operative discharges
- Proficiency with IV fluid pumps, syringe pumps, multiparameter monitoring equipment.
- Surgical patient prep and sterile assisting during procedures
- Knowledge of instrument care, including cleaning, sterilization and ongoing equipment maintenance
- Clear communication and coordination with Inventory and Medical Device Reprocessing regarding surgical instruments and consumables (eg orthopedic plates and related supplies)
- Professional demeanor with accurate, thorough medical record documentation

**Minimum Qualifications/Requirements**:

- Graduate from a Veterinary Assistant program
- Minimum of 2-3 years in clinical setting.
- Prior experience working within a Specialist Referral Hospital, plasma sterilization, orthopedic procedures is an asset
- Able to perform moderately physically demanding work that requires lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion.

, term position with potential for permanent position

Pay: hourly, based on experience

Expected hours: 40 per week, Mon-Thurs 8a-6p

**Benefits**:

- 100% employer paid Manulife for medical, dental and more
- Free Employee Family Assistance Program (Telus)
- Professional Services coverage for chiropractor, physiotherapy, massage etc
- RRSP matching
- Uniform allowance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- PTO and Vacation
- Paid holidays beyond the standard NS requirements
- CE allowance and paid time to attend
- Employer paid Fear Free and Recover registration
- Wellness program, staff discount and Veterinary discount pricing through Hills, RC, PPVD portals

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person