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Technician Assistant, Veterinary Surgery - VCA Canada Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals

#Patient Care #Client Relations #Veterinary Medicine #Animal Hospital #Medical Office Procedures #Veterinary Surgery #Veterinary Student #OR Setup

Quick overview

Assist veterinary staff with patient preparation, OR setup, and scrubbing into surgeries. Maintain cleanliness of the operating room and common areas while providing a low-stress environment for pets and clients.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be dependable, confident, and possess exceptional client service skills. The position is open to all veterinary students from years 1 through 4.

bachelor degreeInitiativeAdaptabilityClient ServiceStress ManagementPatient PreparationHousekeepingPatient HandlingInstrument SterilizationSurgical AssistingOR Setup

Job description

Technician Assistant, Surgery Department Calgary, AB Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre is currently welcoming for a dependable and confident Technician Assistant to join our team.
This position is for regular and potential on-call services, within the Surgery Department.
The applicant will help with patient and OR set up, assist with patient preparation for surgery, scrub in to surgery, assist the surgeon as required, and help with cleanup of the OR and instruments once surgery is completed.
Key responsibilities and attributes are; Assist veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments Create a warm and welcoming environment for our patient and pet parents Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of reception area, pet holding areas and common areas Willingness to learn more regarding; veterinary services, updated medical office procedures and assisting the Veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments Exceptional client service skills Compassion and nurturing attitude Ability to remain calm in stressful situations Ability to adapt in changing situations Efficient in carrying out assignments independently Takes initiative to complete tasks throughout the day Schedule: 10 hour shifts, 4 days per week All veterinary students Year 1-4 eligible 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!
A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
Competitive wages and benefits!
Annual uniform allowance Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
Employee Assistance Program Referral Bonus Rewards Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA initiatives Generous personal pet care discounts And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
Click “Apply Now” VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities.
From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year.
We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow.
Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.
The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.
Join us.

Technician Assistant, Veterinary Surgery - VCA Canada Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre

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