**Veterinary Technician, General Practice** **Location: Ottawa, ON** **Alta Vista Animal Hospital** is welcoming a full-time **Veterinary** **Technician** to join our established **General Practice** team. **Why We Need You** You’ve worked hard for your credentialing, and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: + Please note: we offer coaching and training on the following skills for new graduates who need a little more experience :) + Venipuncture + Catheter placement + Radiology + Anesthesia monitoring + Physical examinations, patient assessment and triage + Surgical preparation, monitoring, recovery and assisting + Laboratory work + Pharmacy + Client Education + Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients **Qualifications** + Successful completion of a Veterinary Technician program + New Graduates welcomed! + Experienced RVT's welcome! + RVT's looking for a change and who want to learn! + Fluent in English (reading, writing and oral), bilingualism is considered an asset + Able to support up to 50mg and lift up to 25kg + Stellar client service skills + Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations + Time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks / projects at once + Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills + Proven ability to organize, take initiative, work independently, exercise good judgment + Decision-making and critical thinking skills + Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships with professionalism and integrity + A positive attitude and use of courtesy, diplomacy and discretion to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality **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!_** + A caring culture of **_Wellness and Appreciation_** ! + Access to amazing mini-courses + Competitive wages and shift premiums + Membership and dues are paid yearly + Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time + **RRSP opportunities** + Continuing education benefits: paid to learn! + E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus + Virtual health care (telemedicine) offers quick access to quality care + Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here! + Referral Bonus Rewards + Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA initiatives + Annual uniform allowance + Generous personal pet care discounts + extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps + And best of all, you will get to work alongside and learn from board certified and renowned veterinarians and specialized technicians and some of the most brilliant support staff in the industry allowing lots of opportunity for learning and advancement within your field. **Email** : careers.canada@vca.com for further information or click **Apply Now!** _VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know._ **\#AHT** **\#RVT** **\#vettech** **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.**