About this role
Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT
Location: Vancouver, BC
Department: Surgery
Compensation: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience
New grads are welcome to apply!
The surgery service at Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre is looking to add another dedicated Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to our team.
The caseload is diverse and interesting; our anesthesia technologists not only induce and monitor patients while under anesthesia, but they also place arterial lines, perform epidurals, and perform femoral and sciatic nerve blocks for orthopedic procedures with the assistance of a nerve finder.
If you have an interest in pursuing a VTS in Anesthesia/Analgesia, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team, led by an experienced VTS in Anesthesia/Analgesia who provides excellent support and mentoring. Previous anesthesia experience in a referral centre is an asset, but not a requirement. Highly motivated and confident new graduates with above-average anesthesia experience and interest are also encouraged to apply.
Schedule: Hours of work will generally be Monday through Thursday. Candidates should have some flexibility to be available on evenings and weekends, should coverage be needed in other areas of the hospital.
About Our Ideal Candidate:
While anesthesia is the main focus of this position, other requirements of RVTs in the surgery service include, but are not limited to:
Completion of the Registered Veterinary Technician Program
Excellent customer service and client communication
Excellent technical skills
Keen interest in anesthesia, and a desire to continue to improve their current skills as well as learn new ones.
Assisting the Surgeon with appointments, invoicing, taking radiographs, and performing computed tomography imaging.
Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills
A positive attitude and teamwork mentality
Strong ability work under pressure
What VCA Canada Offers
Flexible schedules!
Competitive wages and benefits!
VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technologist scholarship (annual process)
Medical Library: 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
Annual uniform allowance
RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
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
Come join us!
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Other facts
About VCA Animal Hospitals
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 430 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.
As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is taking care of the future of veterinary medicine to help achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose—A Better World for Pets™. To learn more about VCA, visit: www.vca.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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What you'll do
- The Registered Veterinary Technologist will induce and monitor patients under anesthesia, place arterial lines, and assist with orthopedic procedures. They will also support surgeons with appointments, invoicing, and imaging tasks.
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