RVT, Team Lead - Multiservice Location: Calgary, AB Western Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre, a member of VCA Canada, is currently recruiting for a full-time multiservice Registered Veterinary Technologist to join our always-growing facility. This role will require you to oversee a team of 10+ RVTs and report to the Assistant and General Managers. Key Responsibilities Scheduling Payroll Training, mentorship and development Ongoing support of team members. Other responsibilities include: triaging, ICU treatments, starting client appointments, collection and running or submitting of blood samples, radiographs, as well as maintaining timely and accurate patient records. Qualifications for ideal candidate Excellent interpersonal skills and be compassionate with the ability to adapt to the needs of the clients within the various services. Proven leadership skills and the desire to grow. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work well within a highly functioning team. This person will be self-motivated to keep busy when not assigned to a specific department and is expected to work in the ER when required. Anesthesia will be a large portion of the position, along with performing advanced technical skills (ie CRI’s, epidurals, and mechanical ventilators). Schedule: The schedule for this position will be a combination of 4 x10.5 hour shifts and 5 x 8.5-hour shifts over the Monday-Friday period. Applicants must be registered RVT with experience in the veterinary field and be eligible for registration with AAAHT in Alberta. What VCA Canada offers 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! Email: careers.canada@vca.com for further information or click Apply Now! VCA is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know. #vettech #rvtjobs #calgaryjobs 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.
