RVT, Ophthalmology, Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre
RVT, Ophthalmology, Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre
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Job Description
RVT Ophthalmology
Location: Calgary AB
The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre is currently welcoming a fulltime Ophthalmology Animal Health Technologist to join our very busy service.
The C.A.R.E. 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 oncology ophthalmology neurology cardiology dermatology emergency and dentistry/oral surgery. The C.A.R.E 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 possess excellent interpersonal skills and be compassionate with the ability to adapt to the needs of their clients. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential as is the ability to work well within a highly functioning team. There is a very significant portion of client communication including getting updates booking all appointment admitting/discharging for surgery and answering all messages. Anesthesia with mechanical ventilator and paralytic medication is common practice and will need to be performed almost daily. Other responsibilities include (but are not limited to): starting appointments performing ERG and IOPs collection and running of blood samples as well as maintaining timely and accurate patient records.
Schedule: The schedule for this position will be a 4 x10.5 hour shift over the Tuesday Friday period. Additional afterhours anesthesia duties are required. Applicants must be registered with AHT and be eligible for registration with AAAHT/ABVMA in Alberta. ABVMA registration must be complete by the first day of employment.
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 Group Match Program!Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada
A caring culture ofWellness and Appreciation!
Extensive online anytimeanywhere access to journals and textbooks
Ask us about our mobilization and handsfree radiology!
Paid membership and dues
Paid wellness days sick days and vacation time
Employee assistance program
Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
Referral Bonus Rewards!
Etools to assist with meditation better sleep exercise and focus
Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care
Access to amazing minicourses
Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
Annual uniform allowance
Generous personal pet care discounts
And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
To apply please email or RVT applicationin the subject line
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Employment Type
Full-Time
