Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre, a member of VCA Canada, is currently welcoming a full-time, one-year Contract Animal Health Technologist in Internal Medicine to join our always-growing facility.

The C.A.R.E. Centre is a fully functioning referral hospital, with board-certified specialists in a wide range of referral services including internal medicine, surgery, anesthesia, radiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, critical care, cardiology, dermatology, emergency and dentistry/oral surgery. The C.A.R.E Centre is committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of animal emergency and referral care.

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Compassionate with the ability to adapt to the needs of the clients within the various services.

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 expected to work in the ER when required.

Anesthesia training will be provided by our board-certified anesthesiologist, as well as training in all the specialty teams prior to the candidate starting full-time in the position.

Duties will include:

Starting client appointments,

Collection and running or submitting of blood samples, and radiographs.

Monitoring sedated and anesthetized patients, as well as maintaining timely and accurate patient records.

Schedule: The schedule for this position will be a 4 x10.5 hour shift over the Monday - Friday period. Additional after-hours anesthesia duties are required. Applicants must be registered with AHT and be eligible for registration with AAAHT/ABVMA in Alberta. ABVMA registration must be complete by the first day of employment.

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 you can thrive in: We have the right fit for you!

RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada

A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!

Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks

Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!

Paid membership and dues

Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time

Employee assistance program

Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!

Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!

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

Annual uniform allowance

Generous personal pet care discounts

And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

Come join us!

For more information regarding this opportunity, please email keira.goodridge@vca.com or click the apply button. Looking forward to meeting you!

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