Central Saanich Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our team! Our clinic is located in the heart of the beautiful Saanich Peninsula. We see a wide variety of creatures, including dogs, cats, small mammals, birds, reptiles and even fish!
If you are passionate about joining a team that likes to mentor, learn, and grow together, then we are the right fit for you! We take pride in fostering an environment rich in active leadership, a safe place to learn, to share ideas, and provide a level of support that enables us to excel as a team. Our hospital puts a strong focus on our patients' needs and providing them the best care that we can. We have been AAHA Accredited for over 30 years!
We believe in providing our staff with all the tools, resources, benefits, and support required to not only take care of their patients but also to take care of themselves.
Our hospital is open 5 days a week and offers a consistent schedule that does not include any on-call time and very minimal overtime.
We encourage you to apply regardless of your experience level. If you are a newer tech, we are happy to start you off in our mentorship program with one of our experienced techs until you are comfortable.
Guidelines for a successful candidate:
Have completed a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technology program.
Confidence in surgical preparation, assisting and patient recovery
Comfortable with anesthetic monitoring and troubleshooting common complications
Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records
Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients and their pet parents
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to problem-solve or the ability to ask clarifying questions to help you find solutions
Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents
Passion to learn more within the role
A love for all companion animals!!
Compensation: We offer a competitive hourly wage between $25-35 per hour, a signing and relocation bonus for the right candidate, and a flexible schedule for the perfect work-life balance!
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!
Please feel free to reach out to Kim Dumas, Hospital Manager & RVT at kim.dumas@vca.com with any questions, or email careers.canada@vca.com for further information, or click Apply Now!
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VCA Canada Animal Hospitals is a family of over 150 small animal veterinary practices located across 6 Canadian provinces. Our team of over 4,000 Associates provides our communities with general, emergency, and specialty services in our practices, offering compassionate care for pets and their families. Our purpose of caring for life’s greatest companions is felt in every part of the VCA Canada experience, whether it is our patients, our clients, our team members, or our communities.