WHY JOIN US?

Canada West Veterinary Specialists is an exciting full-service multi-disciplinary specialty referral practice with a dedicated 24-hour ERCC service.

At Canada West, you can look forward to continuous learning, unique cases within a highly dynamic, specialty environment, and growth through Canada West’s very own development program. This program allows our technician’s to excel through 5 different levels, and personalized training programs in both sedation and general anesthesia.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Starting Wage: $27.00/hr for new graduates
Shift premiums for evening and overnight shifts
We grow together with our in-house Continuing Education presentations
Subsidized extended health benefits
5 paid sick days per year
Uniform allowance per year
Wellness Spending account per year
We provide employer paid Pet insurance that insures up to 2 pets
Rewards and recognition program to recognize our staff’s hard work and contributions to our success
We believe in your well-being and provide a company sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) enabling access to caring professionals that can help access support related to fitness, physical health and mental well-being programs
We have fun together with our hospital sponsored social events like; having Food Trucks visit us onsite, Halloween pumpkin carving contests, Annual Christmas Party, Pub Nights, etc.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Must develop a thorough understanding of all common drugs/medications used, procedures and protocols within the Wards and ICU, as well as the ability to use all equipment safely and effectively
Perform technical nursing skills such as: IV catheter placement, blood collection, urine collection (cystocentesis, catheterization), taking radiographs, etc.
Ensure all patient information is documented and communicated with the Clinician on case, as well as team members during rounds
Calculates, dispenses and administers medications at the direction of the Clinician on the case
Performs other duties as required

*If contacted for the role, you will receive a full job description that includes a full list of duties and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited program for Veterinary Technologists is required
Registered Veterinary Technology designation preferred

HOURS OF WORK

Our Technicians typically work 10 hour days, 4 days a week but may be scheduled to work 5 days a week, 8 hour shifts in accordance with hospital need.

The typical start times for shifts are:

Days: 6:00 am – 4:30 pm
Swing: 12:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Evenings: 3:00 pm – 1:30 am
Overnights: 9:00 pm – 7:30 am

(These are general guidelines only – shift start and end times vary)

We thank all applicants for their interest in Canada West Veterinary Specialists, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $27.00-$36.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Overtime pay

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Discounted or free food
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care

Schedule:

10 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Night shift
Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Canada West Veterinary Specialists jobs

Veterinary Technician