Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia, Specialty Department, Alta Vista Animal Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario

Veterinary Technician

Location: Ottawa, ON

Department: Anesthesia

Alta Vista Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a dedicated, experienced Anesthesia Veterinary Technician (VT) to join our amazing Specialty Departments. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Support teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.

The Anesthesia Veterinary Technician (Specialty) is a full-time permanent position.

Responsibilities will include:

• Performing initial examinations.

• Taking vital signs, drawing blood and gathering medical histories.

• Collecting specimens.

• Assisting in research.

• Performing laboratory procedures.

• Preparing patients and equipment for surgical procedures.

• Experience with anesthetic delivery, support, and monitoring equipment

• Assist during procedures

• Taking and processing x-rays.

• Performs accurate and consistent inventory, cleaning, and, maintenance procedures of surgical materials, equipment, and clinical area

• Ability to calculate drug doses and administer medications intravenously, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, and/or orally

• Understanding and experience with routine repair and maintaining anesthesia related equipment

• Engaging with client to answer any questions or concerns

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Veterinary Technician or Non Registered with anesthesia experience an asset

• Fluent in English (Reading, Writing and Oral)

• Able to support patients up to 50kg and lift up to 25kg.

• Asset would be direct experience within the specialty veterinary environment.

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!

Have a question? Email: [email protected]

Who is Alta Vista Animal Hospital

Located in Ottawa, ON., Alta Vista Animal Hospital is a growing multidisciplinary hybrid hospital with Referral, Emergency, and General Practice services all under the same roof. Our board-certified specialists provide care in ophthalmology, cardiology, oncology, and Internal Medicine and have access to on-site MRI and CT diagnostics. With a dedicated staff of 160, including 30 veterinarians, we offer excellence in veterinary medicine because we are passionate about what we do!

We are located at 2616 Bank Street, 20 minutes south of the vibrant downtown Ottawa Market and operate out of a 24,500 square foot facility. We have a large referring veterinarian community of over 300 General practice and Emergency hospitals. A full suite of on-site diagnostic imaging includes a Toshiba Aquilion 64 slice CT, .25T Vet MR MRI, Pulsera Fluoroscopy unit, Philips ultrasound and echocardiogram and two Sound digital radiograph suites.

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.

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