404 Veterinary Emergency + Referral Hospital is welcoming Technician Assistants to join our Emergency team on a full-time basis. In this position, you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team and helping to create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. This is a 24-hour department, so shifts include daytime, overnight, weekends, and holidays. Previous experience in a veterinary setting is an asset but not necessary.
Duties will include :
- Assisting the Emergency team with patient triages and exams
- Assisting the Emergency team with diagnostics
- Assisting with Emergency surgeries - patient prep and prep of the surgical suite
- Assisting the Emergency team with hospitalized patients
- Some reception duties including answering the phones and checking in/billing out emergency clients
- Providing compassionate care and comfort to all patients
Qualities we look for in a team member :
- Excellent communication skills with team members and clients
- Acts with courtesy, diplomacy, and discretion at all times
- Maintains a positive and cooperative relationship with team members
- Maintains external and internal relationships with professionalism and integrity
- Demonstrates initiative to carry out tasks independently, under mínimal supervision
- Demonstrates accountability and dependability
- Ability to be flexible in attitude and work habits
- Willingness and eagerness to learn new skills
- Ability to remain calm during stressful situations with patients, clients,
and team members
- Demonstrates judgment and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to manage time efficiently while taking on multiple tasks
- Ability to pronounce, understand, and spell commonly used veterinary terms
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 5 % Match Program - saving for your future just got easier!
- VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program - Ask us more! :
- 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!
Job Types : Full-time, Permanent
Benefits :
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Versatile schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program