Veterinary Assistant, ICU, Alta Vista Specialty
Job Description
Veterinary Assistant, ICU/Treatment
Full-time Position
Location: Ottawa, ON
We offer 24-hour emergency and critical care services in our critical care unit at the Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency hospital. We have a number of board-certified specialists on staff providing services such as surgery, ophthalmology, anesthesia, critical care, neurology, internal medicine, dentistry and behavior.
The Veterinary Assistant, ICU/Treatment, is a full-time position. Hours of work will vary by week, with a mixture of evenings, overnights, and weekends. This position reports directly to the treatment/icu department manager,
As a key player in a team environment, the Veterinary Assistant is responsible for the following:
- Assessment, triage, and care of ill patients
- Hourly treatments including feeding, administering medications, assessing pain/status, restraint, and lifting;
- Assisting with anesthetics, X-rays, and laboratory work;
- Stocking, cleaning, and maintenance of treatment areas;
- Provide lunch/dinner/break coverage for various departments;
- Math calculations
- Client updates
Qualifications & Skills
- Fluent in English (Reading, Writing and Oral)
- Able to lift to 25 kg
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks/ projects
- Ability to maintain composure in stressful and emergencies situations
- Proven ability to organize, take initiative, work independently, exhibit decision-making skills and exercise good judgment
- Exhibits a positive attitude and uses courtesy, diplomacy and discretion; and,
- Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality.
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 of
Wellness and Appreciation
you can thrive in
- RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier
- VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more
- Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips
- Flexible schedules
- 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
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