RVT, Radiation TherapyLocation: Calgary, ABWestern Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre is welcoming a full-time RVT to join our Radiation Therapy team. This position provides an opportunity to work with top board-certified specialists and the ability to learn about cutting-edge veterinary medicine.About Our Ideal Candidate:The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and be compassionate, with the ability to adapt to the needs of the clients within the service. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work well within a highly functioning team. This person will be self-motivated to keep busy, help organize the service, maintain RT equipment, assist with anesthetics of patients and streamline the service to assist the specialist.Schedule: The schedule for this position will be 5 x 8-hour shifts over the Monday-Friday period.Responsibilities:Manage appointments: History taking, physical examination, medical record keeping, invoicing, prescriptions, patient discharges.Procedures: Preparation of patients, setting up equipment for radiation treatments, radiography and CT’s, performing and monitoring anesthesia.Anesthesia: Participation in the on-call anesthesia rotation is a requirement to join the teamInpatient care: Facilitating treatments, diagnostic work-up and monitoring of ill hospitalized patientsPlan, organize, and manage the daily flow of services, clients and patient treatmentsCommunicating with clients and referring hospitals on a regular basisDrive the VCA Canada experience and ensure our patients receive the highest quality careQualifications:Registered Veterinary Technician in AlbertaExperience in providing general anesthesia and monitoring in dogs and catsAbility to think critically and multitask while working in a fast-paced, stimulating environment with challenging casesExceptional time-management skills and excellent verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in performing calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)Ability to work well with others in a hospital that requires a multi-disciplinary team approach among the specialty servicesCompassionate care and superior client communication skillsWhat VCA Canada Offers!RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA CanadaPaid membership and duesPaid wellness daysPaid sick daysPaid vacation timeEmployee assistance programContinuing education benefits; paid to learn!Exceptional career development: There is room to grow here!Referral Bonus Rewards!E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focusVirtual health care (telemedicine) offers quick access to quality careA caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!Access to amazing mini-coursesOpportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiativesAnnual uniform allowanceGenerous personal pet care discountsAnd extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!Join Us!Please forward a copy of your resume and cover letter or LinkedIn profile to the Hospital Management team: or .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.If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
