Job Description

Tech Assistant, Team Lead

Calgary, AB

Are you passionate about pets and providing exemplary patient care? Then we want you to join our amazing team!

The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre is currently welcoming for a Full time Supervisor for Specialty Tech Assistants to join our team.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, critical care, surgery, radiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, Internal Medicine, 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 support and direct the Specialty TA team in a professional and kind manner while recognizing the responsibilities involved in responding to client and co-worker questions.

The Specialty TA Supervisor will also work closely with the hospitals leadership team to promote a positive hospital image and continuously work towards betterment of the hospital. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work efficiently on your own and with the team. Additional duties and responsibilities include;

• Training and orientation for new team members,
• Creating an equitable schedule for the team
• Coordinating vacation coverage
• Cross training within the hospital departments,
• Assist in performance management
• Involvement in patient treatments as necessary to support the ER team and overall hospital support.

Schedule:

This is a full time (40 hours per week) position with a schedule that can be flexible to meet your individual needs. 50 percent of this role will be working on within the Specialty service as a TA and 50 percent will be time to do administrative tasks.

Interested and have questions? Please email keira.goodridge@vca.com or click "Apply Now"

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 5 % Match Program \xe2\x80\x93 saving for your future just got easier!
• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
• Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
• Competitive wages and benefits!
• Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)
• Annual uniform allowance
• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
• Referral Bonus Rewards
• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.

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