Registered Veterinary Technologist, ICU Department: Intensive Care Unit, ICU Location: Victoria, British Columbia Employment Type: Full Time Compensation: $35.00 to $38.00 per hour (depending on experience) Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technologist to join our ICU team! This role works closely with our two boarded Criticalists: Dr. Elise Boller DVM, DACVECC and Dr. Manuel Boller DVM, MTR, DACVECC. You will also be surrounded by experienced RVTs, our other board-certified specialists, and ER Veterinarians in a fast-paced, stimulating, world-class medical environment. If you already have your VTS in Emergency and Critical Care, or if you dream of one day achieving your VTS, this is where you want to be: among specialists who literally wrote the books on Veterinary Medicine and the RECOVER initiative, as well as our anesthesia-focused RVT and board-certified anesthesiologist. We are a supportive, collaborative, hands-on teaching facility for anyone wanting to grow their skills. Successful candidates will display strong leadership, a desire to grow their skills, a positive teamwork-type attitude and a personality that can deliver exceptional customer service and communication skills. This position offers a rotating DAYTIME schedule and a great work-life balance. Preference will be given to applicants with previous ICU experience. Additional qualifications and attributes you must embrace to be successful in this role: Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT or eligible to register Perform clinical procedures; Venipuncture, Catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring and patient assessment Willing to further enhance technical skills, including advanced catheterization procedures, anesthesia, and mechanical ventilator use, to name a few Ability to thrive in a steady and often fast-paced environment Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents Proven ability to keep accurate patient records Strong ability to problem-solve A love of pets, of course! What we can offer you! Generous compensation and additional rewards RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier! 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! 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! Click “Apply Now” 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. #bcvta #vettechjobs #RVTjobs #oavt 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.
