The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre is currently welcoming a full-time Ophthalmology Animal Health Technologist to join our very busy service.
The C.A.R.E. Centre is a fully functioning referral hospital, with board certified specialists in a wide range of referral services including: internal medicine, critical care, surgery, radiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, cardiology, dermatology, emergency and dentistry/oral surgery. The C.A.R.E Centre is committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of animal emergency and referral care.
The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and be compassionate, with the ability to adapt to the needs of their clients. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work well within a highly functioning team.
There is a very significant portion of client communication, including getting updates, booking all appointments, admitting/discharging for surgery and answering all messages. Anesthesia with a mechanical ventilator and paralytic medication is a common practice and will need to be performed almost daily. Other responsibilities include (but are not limited to): starting appointments, performing ERG and IOP’s, collection and running of blood samples, as well as maintaining timely and accurate patient records.
Schedule: This position’s schedule will be a 4 x 10.5-hour shift from Tuesday to Friday. Additional after-hours anesthesia duties are required. Applicants must be registered with AHT and eligible for registration with AAAHT/ABVMA in Alberta. ABVMA registration must be completed by the first day of employment.
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!
- RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada
- A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
- Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
- Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!
- Paid membership and dues
- Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
- Employee assistance program
- Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
- Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
- 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
- Annual uniform allowance
- Generous personal pet care discounts
- And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
To apply, please email keira.goodridge@vca.com or brea.cribb@vca.com RVT application in the subject line
To apply for this job email your details to careers.canada@vca.com