Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT Department: Neurology Location: Victoria, BC Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital is welcoming an experienced Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT , to join our neurology team! This role will work closely with our Neurologist to provide excellent care to patients and pet parents requiring this service. The successful candidate will possess exceptional patient care and technical skills (including anesthesia), as well as client communication skills. You will have opportunities to expand your learning through extensive exposure and involvement in cases with various degrees of complexity; you will also have a board-certified anesthesiologist available to weigh in on protocols and procedures. Previous experience in a specialty neurology or surgery role would be an asset, but is not required. Schedule: This position is full-time (40 hrs/week). Shifts are 10 hours in length, 4 days per week. The department is currently open Monday through Thursday each week. Additional qualifications and attributes you must embrace to be successful in this role: Registered Veterinary Technologist or eligible to register Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents Proven ability to keep accurate patient records Strong ability to problem-solve Ability to thrive in a steady and often fast-paced environment Willing to enhance technical skills: anesthesia, mechanical ventilators Perform clinical procedures; Venipuncture, Catheter placement, radiology, surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring and patient assessment 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! For more information, please visit us online at vcacanada.com or https://vcacanada.com/centralvictoria 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.
