Lead RVT - VCA Canada Tri Lake Animal Hospital & Referral Centre
VCA Canada Tri Lake Animal Hospital & Referral Centre in Lake Country, BC has an opportunity for an experienced and dedicated Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to join our hospital of highly skilled professionals as our new Lead RVT!.
You will use your technical and leadership skills to guide and develop or medical support staff, while working closely with our Medical Director to establish and implement medical protocols.
Our ideal candidate will be confident and excited about building a strong team that aligns with our values. You see your team as an integral part of the broader team and you focus on taking the time to know each member, knowing that each person requires a tailored approach when it comes to: learning and performance.
This full-time opportunity includes a range of responsibilities that will be ideal for your strong technical, administrative and organizational skills that ultimately support the efficient and effective daily operation of the hospital. Additionally, you will ensure our clients and their pets feel welcomed, expertly cared for, and appreciated!
Qualifications and attributes for this role include:
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Dedicated to promoting team-based medicine practices
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Collaborative and thoughtful communication style
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and people simultaneously
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Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth by actively participating in CE and identifying valuable CE activities for others as part of their development
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Technical skills: venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, physical examinations and patient assessment, dentistry, nutrition and pharmacy
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Surgical preparation, assisting and patient recovery
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Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records
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Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
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Some of the key Responsibilities will include:
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Oversee a team of RVTs and TAs including recruiting, scheduling, training & development, and performance management
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Implement processes and oversee coordination of patient care, records, and communication
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Coordinate with Client Care Team Lead to ensure seamless internal communications and positive department collaboration
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Attend regular meetings with the Management Team to review schedules, team updates, patient care, hospital protocols, and discuss any areas for improvement
About Us
Located in Lake Country, VCA Canada’s Tri Lake Animal Hospital & Referral Centre is a growing hybrid and urgent care practice situated in the heart of the beautiful Okanagan Valley, serving the Interior of British Columbia for over 35 years. The hospital houses a bustling general practice, featuring a healthy case load of exotic patients, and expanding specialty services including Surgery, Rehabilitation & Pain Management, Dermatology, and remote Nutrition offering. We are further committed to expanding our ER department to 24/7 services, as well as actively recruiting for Internal Medicine, Critical Care and Radiology.
The hospital is a 16,500 sq ft purpose-built facility with eight exam rooms, spacious treatment floor, well-equipped in-house lab, four ORs, separate Dental suite, Philips Affiniti 70 Ultrasound unit, Aquilion 64-slice CT scanner, and Sound SmartDR+CsI with hands-free capabilities.
Our team is made up of experienced professionals, all dedicated to continuous learning and providing an excellent experience for both our clients and their pets.
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!
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A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
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Excellent compensation and bonuses
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Employer match (5%) group RRSP plan - Planning for your future just got easier with VCA Canada!
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Access to amazing mini-courses
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Membership and dues
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Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
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Employee assistance program
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Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
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Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
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Referral Bonus Rewards
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E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
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Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care
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Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA initiatives
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Annual uniform allowance
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Generous personal pet care discounts
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And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
Email: Monica Stiller, General Manager monica.stiller@vca.com, or careers.canada@vca.com for further information, or click Apply Now!
For more information on who we are, what we do, Paw It Forward and opportunities with VCA, please visit us online at vcacanada.com or https://vcacanada.com/trilake.
VCA is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance please let us know.
