Veterinary Technician Assistant - Radiology
Full-Time, Permanent
About Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital
Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital is a ground-breaking specialty hospital located in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia.We are host to multiple specialists and departments including Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Anesthesia, Neurology, Radiology, 24hr Emergency/ECC with a dedicated ICU, Surgery and Exotics. We have been expanding since opening and are constantly growing.
At Coastal Care, we strive to provide a collaborative and cohesive work environment. We encourage growth, innovation, and continued training. We practice in a rich and rewarding environment where patient care is optimized, and learning is continuous.
Overview
Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant to work with our two Radiologists. We value our support staff and highlight our VTAs as being integral. They help restrain, set up and operate equipment, coordinate schedules/appointments and more. This position is unique with a focus on imaging and procedures. Coastal Care prides itself on using Fear Free techniques and low stress handling whenever possible.
We work collaboratively, so it’s important that we identify someone with a cheerful and amiable disposition that shares our enthusiasm for teamwork, with a focus on solutions. The ideal candidate must be computer literate and have solid analytical and medical skills. We like to work with energetic, motivated, and communicative individuals with a strong desire to make a positive difference in the lives of pets and their people. Come and join our diverse and professional team – we look forward to hearing from you!
Technical abilities and skills:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with multiple specialty departments
- Solid foundation of veterinary medicine in general, with special interest in imaging
- Strong desire to provide the highest level of detail and correct positioning
- Driven to continually improve and evolve through CE, mentorship, and on the job training
- Thrives in high-demand settings with a proactive and dependable approach
- Eager to assist with multi department, shared cases
- Setting up, assisting during and cleaning up after procedures
- Comfort operating multiple different softwares (Instinct, IDEXX, Asteris, VetRocket etc), cloud based medical records and troubleshooting IT issues
- Working knowledge of the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for storage of all Diagnostic Imaging Studies
- Proficiency with safe patient handling techniques of canine, feline and exotic animal patients with and without sedatives, proper patient placement for diagnostic exams and procedures, IVC placement
- Safely lift and handle large dogs
- Professional comportment and proficient medical charting
Requirements:
- Preference for Graduate from a Veterinary Assistant program
- Preference of minimum 2-3 years in clinical setting.
- Prior experience working within an Specialty/Referral Hospital an asset
- Able to perform moderately physically demanding work that requires lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion
Email: Jennifer Sutton, VTA Manager [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40hr/week, day shifts
Benefits:
- 100% employer paid Manulife for medical, dental and more
- Free Employee Family Assistance Program (Telus)
- Professional Services coverage for chiropractor, physiotherapy, massage etc
- RRSP matching
- Uniform allowance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- PTO and Vacation
- Paid holidays beyond the standard NS requirements
- CE allowance and paid time to attend
- Wellness program, staff discount and Veterinary discount pricing through Hills, RC, PPVD portals
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Experience:
- veterinary assistant: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
