Join the Best Friend's Animal Hospital team!
Best Friend's Animal Hospital is a fun community oriented veterinary clinic built around exceptional customer service and superior small animal medicine. We are pleased to offer the following positions:
Best Friend's Animal Hospital is a fun community oriented veterinary clinic built around exceptional customer service and superior small animal medicine. We are pleased to offer the following positions:
Full/Part time Registered Veterinary Technician
The Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) is responsible for providing positive and professional assistance to clinic’s veterinarians. The position interacts with the clinic’s patients and clients, providing excellent animal care and customer service through strong communication skills and sound judgment. The position works seamlessly with other members of the clinic team to ensure that the daily operations of patient care is effectively and efficiently completed each day.
Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians in providing medical care to our patients
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
- Perform laboratory tests and analyze samples
- Take X-rays
- Prepare animals for surgery and assist during surgical procedures
- Monitor animals during recovery from surgery or illness
- Provide basic grooming services, such as bathing and nail trimming
- Educate pet owners on proper animal care and nutrition
Requirements:
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Diploma from a credited institution in good standing with the ABVMA
- Passed the VTNE or will soon be passing the VTNE
- Good standing with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
- Experience working as a veterinary technician preferred but new graduates will be considered
- Knowledge of animal behavior and handling techniques
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with pet owners and veterinary staff
- Compassion and empathy for animals in distress
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
The Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) is responsible for providing positive and professional assistance to clinic’s veterinarians. The position interacts with the clinic’s patients and clients, providing excellent animal care and customer service through strong communication skills and sound judgment. The position works seamlessly with other members of the clinic team to ensure that the daily operations of patient care is effectively and efficiently completed each day.
Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians in providing medical care to our patients
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
- Perform laboratory tests and analyze samples
- Take X-rays
- Prepare animals for surgery and assist during surgical procedures
- Monitor animals during recovery from surgery or illness
- Provide basic grooming services, such as bathing and nail trimming
- Educate pet owners on proper animal care and nutrition
Requirements:
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Diploma from a credited institution in good standing with the ABVMA
- Passed the VTNE or will soon be passing the VTNE
- Good standing with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
- Experience working as a veterinary technician preferred but new graduates will be considered
- Knowledge of animal behavior and handling techniques
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with pet owners and veterinary staff
- Compassion and empathy for animals in distress
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Interested applicants can send resume with cover letter to office@bestfriendsah.ca