VeterinaryAssistant,ICU

# Veterinary Assistant, ICU/Treatment ## Location: Ottawa, ON ## Compensation: $17.85 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience ## Employment Type: Full-time ## Position Type: Existing position ## We offer 24-hour emergency and critical care services in our critical care unit at the Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency hospital. We have some board-certified specialists on staff providing services such as surgery, ophthalmology, anesthesia, critical care, neurology, internal medicine, dentistry and behaviour. 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 up to 25 kg * Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks/ projects * Ability to maintain composure in stressful and emergency 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** * **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 sch