Veterinary Assistant, ER, Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre
2 days ago
Location: Calgary, AB
Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre (CARE Centre) is welcoming a Casual Veterinary Assistant in the ER department to join our dedicated and dynamic pet healthcare team. The CARE Centre is a 24-hour emergency and referral speciality hospital. We are committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of emergency and referral care.
The primary role of the ER Animal Health Technician Assistant is to assist the AHTs and Veterinarians with daily tasks and patient care. They are also the hands-on caregivers for our patients in the hospital including feeding, walking and general cleanliness of patients and their housing to make their stay most comfortable.
The ideal candidate will be energetic, self-motivated, outgoing and possess strong organizational skills. The CARE Centre is a fast-paced environment so the ability to multi-task is essential. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to thrive in our strongly team-based environment, as well as to provide the exceptional client experience the CARE Centre is known to offer. Some of the responsibilities include:
- Perform proper restraint techniques when assisting AHT's and veterinarians assess and treat patients
- Assist veterinarians and AHT's while they collect samples, take radiographs and perform ultrasounds
- Provide physical and emotional support for patients
- Help to maintain the hospital treatment areas and ensure general cleanliness
- Other duties as needed for general maintenance of the ICU and hospital
Schedule: In this role, candidates would have the ability to have a flexible schedule, working 12-hour rotating shifts. We are staffed 7 days a week (including weekdays/weekends and overnights) to accommodate the C.A.R.E. Centre's 24-hour hospital.
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
- A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation
- Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
- Competitive wages and benefits
- Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)
- 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
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