Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT

Department: Internal Medicine

Location: Calgary, AB

Please forward a copy of your resume and cover letter or LinkedIn profile to Bernadette Jollimore: Bernadette.Jollimore@vca.com

Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre is welcoming a full-time RVT to join our Internal Medicine team for a maternity leave. This position provides an opportunity to work with top board-certified specialists and the ability to learn about cutting-edge veterinary medicine with particular emphasis on endoscopic and minimally invasive procedures.

Candidates should have advanced technical skills, exceptional client service skills, excellent communication skills, and a special interest in internal medicine. Come be a part of Calgary’s hand-picked, premium team of professionals!

Schedule: Work a minimum of 4 days per week with flexibility in hours (average days are 7:30 am - 5:30 pm)

Responsibilities

• Manage appointments: Starting medical records, history taking, physical examination, medical record-keeping, invoicing, prescriptions, patient discharges, etc.

• Procedures: Preparation of patients, setting up equipment, performing and monitoring anesthesia, assisting with procedures i.e. handling instruments and performing biopsies during endoscopy, assisting with surgical or minimally invasive procedures, bone marrow aspirates, joint taps etc.

• On-Call/After hours Rotation

• I-131 patient care

• Inpatient care: Facilitating treatments, diagnostic work-up and monitoring of critically ill hospitalized patients.

• Plan, organize, and manage the daily flow of services on the internal medicine service.

• Communicating with clients and referring hospitals regularly.

• Drive the VCA Canada experience and ensure our patients receive the highest quality care

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician

• Prior veterinary experience is required

• Ability to think critically and multi-task while working in a fast-paced, stimulating environment with challenging cases

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency in performing calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)

• Ability to work well with others in a hospital that requires a multi-disciplinary team approach among the specialty services

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 of Wellness and Appreciation! you can thrive in!

• Career longevity providing you with the opportunity to manage your own client appointments in collaboration with VCA Canada Veterinarians

• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!

• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

• Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!

• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!  

• Paid membership and dues; Annual uniform allowance

• Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time

• Employee assistance program

• Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!

• Referral Bonus Rewards!

• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus 

• Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care

• Access to amazing mini-courses

• 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!

Workspace

Founded in 2001, WVSEC is dedicated to serving the needs of veterinarians and pet owners, offering state-of-the-art specialty and emergency veterinary services at one of the largest, most comprehensive facilities of its kind in Canada.  Our team includes specialists in Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, along with 24-hour emergency care and rehabilitation services.  Our hospital culture fosters teamwork and camaraderie that naturally leads to delivering exceptional care to ou