VeterinaryAssistant,Surgery,PackRoom

# Veterinary Assistant ## Location: Calgary, AB ## Department: Surgery **The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre CARE Centre** is welcoming a full-time **Veterinary Surgery Assistant** to join our dedicated and dynamic pet healthcare team. The CARE Centre is a 24-hour emergency and referral specialty hospital. We are committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of emergency and referral care. The primary role of the Surgery Tech Assistant is to assist the AHTs and Surgeons with daily tasks and patient care. * Perform proper restraint techniques when assisting AHTs and Surgeons to assess and treat patients. * Assist Surgeons and AHTs while they collect samples, take radiographs and prepare for surgeries. * Scrub into surgeries and assist Surgeons during procedures. * Clean and autoclave instruments using proper aseptic techniques. * Provide physical and emotional support for patients. * Help to maintain the hospital treatment areas and ensure general cleanliness. Our team members are passionate about pets and their people. The ideal candidate will be energetic, self-motivated, outgoing and possess strong organizational skills. The CARE Centre is a fast-paced environment, so the ability to multitask is essential. Strong interpersonal skills are essential to thrive in our highly team-based environment, as well as to deliver the exceptional client experience that the CARE Centre is renowned for. An interest in continual learning is supported with a continuing education allowance. Previous or equivalent veterinary experience in a clinic setting is required. **Schedule:** 40 hours per week, 4 days a week, including possible on-call on weekdays/weekends. **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! * Flex