Veterinary Technician

**Registered Veterinary Technician - Overnights**

Our hospital continues to grow and is looking for an experienced technician with a drive to learn.

**About BBVSH**

Our hospital is located in Beautiful British Columbia, on the outskirts of Vancouver and we are a VECCS Certified Level 1 facility. Our Doctors, Technicians and Veterinary Assistants are a cohesive team of professionals who strongly believe in collaboration, communication, respect and lifelong learning. BBVSH has board-certified specialists in surgery, oncology, neurology, critical care, internal medicine, radiology and cardiology. We also offer a full rehabilitation department complete with an underwater treadmill. Each department works together with other services within BBVSH, as well as accepting referrals and emergencies from other specialty and general practices. In our 26,000 square foot facility we are open 24/7 and employ upwards of 180 staff members.

Our company culture prioritizes and values veterinary technicians and their essential role in the clinical team.

BBVSH is a great place to utilize and grow your skills in a challenging, rewarding, fun and respectful environment. We offer in house CE, fully paid conference registration and travel fees to top quality specialty and emergency conferences in North America, journal club, advanced skills labs, and a support team to help you further your education or to help you achieve a Veterinary Technician Specialty.

Here is what some of our technicians have to say: Walk into the storm with us

**Languages**:English

**Education**:College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience

**Experience**:

- Experience an asset
- Work setting Veterinary clinic/Animal hospital
- Willing to relocate

**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Team player

**Area of specialization**:Small animals, Emergency care

**Tasks**:

- Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
- Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
- Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
- Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
- Counsel clients on animal health care
- Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
- Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
- Provide wound and bandage care

**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

**How to apply**:

- Cover letter
- Resume

**More information**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.00-$35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- This is a full-time position (40 hours/week). Are you looking for full-time work?

Work Location: In person