Veterinary Technician Assistant, Surgery - Calgary, Canada - VCA Animal Hospitals

VCA Animal Hospitals

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Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Veterinary Technician Assistant, Surgery Department:

Calgary, AB:

Western Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Centre is welcoming for a full time
Surgery and pack room
Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our dedicated and dynamic pet health care team. Western is a 24-hour emergency and referral specialty 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 Surgery Animal Health Tech Assistant is to assist the AHTs and veterinarians with daily tasks and patient care

Additional 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 and take radiographs
Aide in the preparation for surgery and other procedures
Help to maintain the hospital treatment areas and ensure general cleanliness
Administration duties including client call backs, filing and faxing
Clean surgical suites and autoclave instruments

Schedule:
In this role, the position is a 40 hour, 4 day/week compressed work week.

At Western Veterinary Specialists, we believe in exceptional patient care within a progressive and cooperative teaching environment that allows for both professional growth and a balanced lifestyle.

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
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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 is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know._