Registered Veterinary Technologist
Application Deadline: | Sunday, June 30th, 2024 |
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Location: | Slave Lake |
Department: | Slave Lake Veterinary Services |
Position Type: | Employment |
Term: | Full-Time |
Seasonal: | No |
Wage: | $25 to start, but based on experience |
Posted on: | January 22nd, 2024 |
Last updated: | January 29th, 2024 |
Description:
Registered Veterinary Technologist required for a full-time position at our busy companion animal practice in Slave Lake, Alberta. Hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm, with possible overtime due to emergency situations.
Rotating call to help if the veterinarian is called in is required 4 days a month (Monday to Thursday until 10 pm).
Duties include collection of blood samples, perform radiographs, perform laboratory procedures, administer medications to patients and monitor in house patients, prepare and monitor animals during surgery, and ensure the hospital equipment is maintained and functional.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have excellent customer service skills
- Have well developed communication skills
– verbal and written, fluent in English
- Be an enthusiastic team player
- Have competent computer skills
- Be punctual and reliable
- Have good time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks at once
- Have good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Have the ability to remain calm and work well under stressful situations
We offer:
- paid continuing education
- uniform allowance
- AAAHT dues
- Medical/dental/disability group insurance plan
- Wellness benefit
This is a great opportunity to utilize your RVT skills working with a dynamic, supportive team. Our clinic is well-equipped with an in-house lab (Idexx Procyte Dx, Catalyst One and SediVue), ultrasonic dental unit, digital radiography (including dental radiography), Idexx ECG and Avimark software.
Apply via email slvc1@telus.net