Veterinary Assistant, Medical Oncology, Western Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Centre in Calgary, Alberta

Veterinary Assistant

Location: Calgary, AB

Department: Medical Oncology

Western Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Centre welcomes a dependable and caring Oncology Technician Assistant to join our team full time. This is an exceptional opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in an important support role for the entire hospital.

We are a fast-paced 24-hour emergency and referral center with specialists in the following areas; Cardiology, Surgery, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Radiology, and Radiation Oncology. Our new Medical Oncology Department is looking to add a team member!

• Assist the veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments

• Create a warm and welcoming environment for our pet parents

• Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our patients and adapt to changing situations

• Take initiative and work independently

• General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of pet holding areas, and common areas

• Willingness to learn more regarding; veterinary services, updated medical office procedures Compassion and nurturing attitude

• Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA) program certificate is an asset

Your daily tasks will include:

• Patient intake and discharge (including asking general info questions at intake and reviewing discharge/medication directions at discharge)

• Patient restraint for examinations, catheter placement, blood draws, etc.

• Basic patient husbandry (walks, feeding, snuggling the anxious ones)

• Using lab equipment

• Assistance with patient positioning in CT and treatment

• Client communication (daily update phone calls, arranging pick up times)

• Helping with collecting required forms and intake documents ahead of time

• Service email account management (directing questions to myself, Emily, etc.)

• Assisting with machine warmup and plan quality assurance checks

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!

• Flexible schedules!

• Competitive wages and benefits!

• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!

• Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)

• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

• Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks

• Annual uniform allowance

• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!

• 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!

Please send a resume and cover letter to v (ally.huisman@vca.com) ictoria.gazda@vca.com or click “Apply Now”

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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