Veterinary Technologist, RVT Location: Victoria, BC Central Saanich Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our team! Our clinic is located in the heart of the beautiful Saanich Peninsula. We see a wide variety of creatures, including dogs, cats, small mammals, birds, reptiles and even fish! If you are passionate about joining a team that likes to mentor, learn, and grow together, then we are the right fit for you! We take pride in fostering an environment rich in active leadership, a safe place to learn, to share ideas, and provide a level of support that enables us to excel as a team. Our hospital puts a strong focus on our patients' needs and providing them the best care that we can. We have been AAHA Accredited for over 30 years! We believe in providing our staff with all the tools, resources, benefits, and support required to not only take care of their patients but also to take care of themselves. Our hospital is open 5 days a week and offers a consistent schedule that does not include any on-call time and very minimal overtime. We encourage you to apply regardless of your experience level. If you are a newer tech, we are happy to start you off in our mentorship program with one of our experienced techs until you are comfortable. Guidelines for a successful candidate: Have completed a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technology program. Confidence in surgical preparation, assisting and patient recovery Comfortable with anesthetic monitoring and troubleshooting common complications Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients and their pet parents Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Ability to problem-solve or the ability to ask clarifying questions to help you find solutions Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents Passion to learn more within the role A love for all companion animals!! Compensation: We offer a competitive hourly wage between $25-35 per hour, a signing and relocation bonus for the right candidate, and a flexible schedule for the perfect work-life balance! 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 of Wellness and Appreciation! you can thrive in! Career longevity providing you with the opportunity to manage your own client appointments in collaboration with VCA Canada Veterinarians VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more! Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips! Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology! RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier! Paid membership and dues; Annual uniform allowance Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time Employee assistance program Continuing education benefits; paid to learn! Referral Bonus Rewards! E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care Access to amazing mini-courses Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives Generous personal pet care discounts And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps! Please feel free to reach out to Kim Dumas, Hospital Manager & RVT at kim.dumas@vca.com with any questions, or email careers.canada@vca.com for further information, or click Apply Now! Check us out on social media at https://www.facebook.com/CentralSaanichAH/ https://www.instagram.com/centralsaanichanimalhospital/?hl=en 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. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. 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.
