Exciting Opportunity for a Permanent, Long-Term Employment: Veterinary Technician Assistant (VTA) at Pioneer Veterinary Services in Olds, Alberta!
Pioneer Veterinary Services is growing and looking to add a long-term Veterinary Technician Assistant to our Olds location.
At Pioneer Veterinary Services, we pride ourselves on maintaining a strong presence in our communities by providing high-quality veterinary medicine with a personalized and compassionate approach. We foster a culture of open communication, ensuring a strong and positive work environment. Our mixed animal clinics cater to both large and small animals, treating each one as the unique individual they are.
Our ideal candidate would be enthusiastic, have strong positive communication skills, excel in customer service and have high-quality patient care. The candidate must also be technically skilled and comfortable working with large and small animal services.
Key Responsibilities:
Your key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following;
- Providing quality patient care
- Assisting technologists and veterinarians
- Replenishing supplies
- Maintaining cleanliness in treatment areas
- Preparing and sanitizing the surgical suite
- Assisting clients and performing reception duties
- Handling clerical tasks
- Conducting nail trims
- Sterilizing and wrapping packs
Qualifications:
- Veterinary Technologist Assistant Certificate is preferred.
- Comfortable working in a mixed animal setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required
- Strong organizational abilities and keen attention to detail
- Must be able to handle stressful situations with professionalism and compassion
- Proficient in using computer systems and veterinary software
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Benefits:
We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a comprehensive benefit package, including:
- Greenshield Extended Group Benefits - Medical, Dental, Message, Chiropractic, Acupuncture etc.
- Health Spending Account
- Wellness Resources through Extended Benefits Providers - Mental Health Resources, Inkblot(EPA), Telemedicine, Digital Pharmacy, and much more.
- Paid Vacation Time and Wellness Days.
- Embroidered Scrub Tops and Clothing Allowance
- Continuing Education (CE) Allowance and Paid CE Days.
- Clinic Discounts
How to Apply:
If you are a passionate individual looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners, while enjoying the incredible surroundings of rural Alberta, please send your resume and cover letter with professional references attached to Sadie at [email protected]
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
Thank you for considering Pioneer Veterinary Services. We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dedicated team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Olds, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Veterinary Technician Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- VTA Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
