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JOB DESCRIPTION Registered Veterinary Technician or Technologist, RVT Location: Vancouver, BC Department: ER Compensation: $ to $ per hour, depending on experience The Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre is an established, cuttingedge, multidisciplinary facility located in the heart of Metro Vancouver. We have been providing emergency care in this community since 1978 and specialty services since 2015. In addition to Emergency care, we provide Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Radiology, Critical Care and Oncology services. Our Emergency Service is welcoming enthusiastic, highly motivated Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVTs) to join our evergrowing team! Our Emergency RVTs will use their technical skills to the fullest and are given the necessary tools and resources to be successful in pursuing one or multiple passions within our hospital. Schedule As the Emergency Service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, this position will include shifts in the daytime, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holiday shifts. Shifts are typically 12 hours in length, 3 shifts/week. Additional qualifications and attributes you must embrace to be successful in this role: Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT or eligible to register Confident team player who can also work independently when required Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease and creating a welcoming environment Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents Ability to perform a variety of clinical procedures, including but not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, inhouse lab work, anesthesia/sedation monitoring, patient assessment, and emergency triage Willing to further enhance technical skills and expertise Strong organizational skills and ability to keep accurate medical records Ability to thrive and provide a high level of care in an often fastpaced environment Ability to prioritize, problemsolve, and remain calm in stressful situations Ability to adapt to changing situations Our emergency department provides thorough training to all new staff members, including a mentoring program, to ensure the confidence and preparedness of all new team members. If you want to expand your knowledge and skills, joining the VAERC team would be a great opportunity for career advancement. What VCA Canada Offers RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips! A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation! 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr