Are you passionate about pets and providing exemplary patient care? Then we want you to join our amazing team!
The Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre is currently welcoming a full-time Team Lead Registered Veterinary Technologist for Emergency RVTs to join our team.
Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency 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, medical and radiation oncology, cardiology, neurology, emergency and rehabilitation services. Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency 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 support and direct the Emergency RVT team in a professional and kind manner while recognizing the responsibilities involved in responding to client and co-worker questions.
The Emergency RVT Supervisor will also work closely with the hospital's leadership team to promote a positive hospital image and continuously work towards the betterment of the hospital. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work efficiently on your own and with the team.
Training and orientation for new team members,
Creating an equitable schedule for the team
Coordinating vacation coverage
Cross-training within the hospital departments,
Assist in performance management
Involvement in patient treatments as necessary to support the ER team and overall hospital support.
Schedule: This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position that can be flexible to meet your individual needs. Our Emergency department runs 24 hours a day/7 days a week, but the position does not necessarily need to encompass all shift hours. Typically, a 4x10-hour schedule is accommodated, filling in on the floor where required to assist.
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!
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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
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.