Emergency Veterinary Assistant, Team Lead, Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre

Calgary - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Veterinary Assistant Team Lead

Department: Emergency

Location: Calgary AB

Are you passionate about pets and providing exemplary patient care Then we want you to join our amazing team!

The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre a member of VCA Canada is currently recruiting for a full-time Supervisor for Emergency Veterinary Assistants to join our team.

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 support and direct the Emergency TA team in a professional and kind manner while recognizing the responsibilities involved in responding to client and co-worker questions.

The Emergency TA Supervisor will also work closely with the hospitals 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. Additional duties and responsibilities include;

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 with a schedule that can be flexible to meet your individual needs. 50 percent of this role will be working on within the emergency service as a TA and 50 percent will be time to do administrative tasks our Emergency department runs 24 hours a day/7 days a week but the position does not necessarily need to encompass all shift hours.

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 of Wellness and Appreciation!
Access to amazing mini-courses
Membership and dues
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
E-tools to assist with meditation better sleep exercise and focus
Virtual health care (telemedicine) offers quick access to quality care
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!

Interested and have questions Please email

Or APPLY directly on our website.

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Veterinary Assistant Team LeadDepartment: EmergencyLocation: Calgary ABAre you passionate about pets and providing exemplary patient care Then we want you to join our amazing team!The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre a member of VCA Canada is currently recruiting for a full-ti...