Job Description

*WE\'RE HIRING!* As a Veterinary Practice Entity (VPE) licensed by the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA), BVR Veterinary Supplies Ltd. (\'BVR\') is medical supplier dedicated to serving the veterinary community by providing necessary compounded veterinary products to other veterinary clinics. BVR Veterinary Supplies compounds medications for veterinarians that are either no longer available or not on the market commercially in Canada. Built on the values of INNOVATION, QUALITY, PEOPLE/ANIMALS, ACCOUNTABILITY, PASSION, and SAFETY, our multi-faceted team is dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of animals. As a Calgary-based, family owned and operated company, BVR offers a wide array of products and services to the animal health care industry including medical equipment and supplies, pharmaceuticals, consumables, and pet products. Let\xe2\x80\x99s help you launch your career with BVR! We are looking for a new team member to join our team on-site in our Calgary as a Production Assistant (EVENING SHIFT - 2:30-11:00pm). Note - to be considered for this opportunity, candidates MUST be legally entitled to work in Canada and MUST reside in the greater Calgary metropolitan area. *THE ROLE* Reporting to the lead Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) on duty and working as part of a dedicated team, the Production Assistant assists in the compounding and packaging of veterinary pharmaceutical products. *DAY-TO-DAY* - Assist in compounding, packaging, labelling, weighing, filling, capping and stacking of products following strict quality processes
- Adhere to all company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP\xe2\x80\x99s), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and BVR work instructions
- Complete all required paperwork including logbooks, work orders and other required documents
- Follow all company policies as described in the Employee Handbook
- Follow all safety procedures, and assist in maintaining a safe workspace
- Maintains a clean working area
- Some heavy lifting and repetitive movements
- Ability to safely and responsibly work with hazardous chemicals in controlled environment
- Other related duties as required *IDEAL FIT* Education & Experience - Post secondary with a background in Science OR experience as a Pharmacy Technician/Assistant or Veterinary Technician/Assistant, OR equivalent combination of high school education and experience
- Basic chemistry knowledge would be considered an asset
- Previous experience with sterile products will be considered an asset
- Experience working in the medical or veterinary industry Skills and Attributes - Great interpersonal and communication skills (high functioning level of English required)
- Reliable, punctual and thrives as part of a busy team
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on lab cleanliness and sterility
- Comfortable with multi-tasking and adaptable to changing priorities
- Highly organized and able to multi-task effectively to prioritize tasks and meet daily deadlines
- Pro-active in taking on daily tasks which may be repetitive
- Confident in being able to work with the team to think through problems and troubleshoot for a positive outcome
- Rigorously applies and follows rules, regulatory requirements, procedures and processes
- Able to work both independently with minimal oversight and collaboratively as an integral part of the team
- Consistently demonstrates initiative and willingness to go above and beyond
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Enthusiastic and passionate, and takes pride in work accomplishments
- Must be physically fit (may required to lift up to 50 lbs/23 kgs) and stand for long periods of time *WHAT\xe2\x80\x99S IN IT FOR YOU* At BVR, we are committed to keeping our team healthy and motivated, so they can do the best work of their lives. We\xe2\x80\x99ve built a company where people love to come to work, and we think you will too! BVR team members benefits include: - Full-time Monday-Friday (EVENING SHIFT - 2:30-11:00pm)
- Casual dress
- Company-provided PPE
- Paid time off (including vacation, sick and personal days)
- Life insurance and comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth through learning & development initiatives
- A dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment *NEXT STEPS* If this opportunity sounds like a great fit and you want to stand out from the crowd, apply by providing a COVER LETTER explaining your interest in BVR and how you can bring immediate value to this position, along with a current copy of your RESUME. We appreciate the interest from all candidates in our career opportunities. If you have the qualifications we are looking for, can rise to the challenge of living BVR values, and can demonstrate how you will be a valuable team member, we will be in touch to schedule an interview. The collection, use, and retention of personal information will be in accordance with BVR privacy policies and practices. By submitting your resume and personal data to BVR and participating in a personal interview, you acknowledge and consent to collecting, using, and disclosing your personal information by BVR to determine your suitability for employment opportunities. Note - the successful candidate will be required to provide work references, a satisfactory Police Background Check, and Confirmation of Medical Health. Job Type: Full-time