Veterinary Assistant, ICU, Alta Vista Specialty

Job Description

<p>Veterinary Assistant, ICU/Treatment</p><p>Full-time Position</p><p>Location: Ottawa, ON</p><p>We offer 24-hour emergency and critical care services in our critical care unit at the Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency hospital. We have a number of board-certified specialists on staff providing services such as surgery, ophthalmology, anesthesia, critical care, neurology, internal medicine, dentistry and behavior.</p><p>The Veterinary Assistant, ICU/Treatment, is a full-time position. Hours of work will vary by week, with a mixture of evenings, overnights, and weekends. This position reports directly to the treatment/icu department manager,</p><p>As a key player in a team environment, the Veterinary Assistant is responsible for the following:</p><ul><li>Assessment, triage, and care of ill patients</li><li>Hourly treatments including feeding, administering medications, assessing pain/status, restraint, and lifting;</li><li>Assisting with anesthetics, X-rays, and laboratory work;</li><li>Stocking, cleaning, and maintenance of treatment areas;</li><li>Provide lunch/dinner/break coverage for various departments;</li><li>Math calculations</li><li>Client updates</li></ul><p>Qualifications & Skills</p><ul><li>Fluent in English (Reading, Writing and Oral)</li><li>Able to lift to 25 kg</li><li>Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks/ projects</li><li>Ability to maintain composure in stressful and emergencies situations</li><li>Proven ability to organize, take initiative, work independently, exhibit decision-making skills and exercise good judgment</li><li>Exhibits a positive attitude and uses courtesy, diplomacy and discretion; and,</li><li>Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality.</li></ul><p>What VCA Canada Offers<br>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<br>Wellness and Appreciation<br>you can thrive in</p><ul><li>RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier</li><li>VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more</li><li>Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips</li><li>Flexible schedules</li><li>Competitive wages and benefits</li><li>Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)</li><li>Annual uniform allowance</li><li>Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here</li><li>Referral Bonus Rewards</li><li>Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives</li><li>Generous personal pet care discounts</li><li>And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps</li></ul><p>Click "Apply Now"<br><em>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.</em><br>If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.</p>