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Veterinary Tech Assistant, Surgery (Pack Room) – Maternity Leave Coverage Contract Position
Calgary, AB
The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre (CARE Centre) is welcoming for a full time Tech Assistant for a contract Maternity leave Surgery/Pack Room to join our 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 Pack Room Animal Health Tech Assistant will be to wash, disinfect, wrap and sterilize all the surgical instruments. They will also assist the AHTs and veterinarians with daily tasks and patient care.
Some of the responsibilities include:
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Perform proper restraint techniques when assisting AHT’s and veterinarians assess and treat patients
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Assist veterinarians and AHT’s while they collect samples, take radiographs
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Provide physical and emotional support for patients
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Help to maintain the hospital treatment areas and ensure general cleanliness
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Assists in preparation for surgery and transporting patients
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May be asked to assist in the surgical procedure
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Wash, disinfect, wrap and sterilize all instruments: including instruments from other departments in the clinic
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Maintains Surgery and pack room area clean, stocked etc
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Autoclaving, ordering, equipment maintenance
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 multi-task is essential. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to thrive in our strongly team-based environment, as well as to provide the exceptional client experience the CARE Centre is known to offer. Previous or equivalent veterinary experience is preferred.
Schedule:
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In this role, candidates must be available to work Monday-Friday.
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Shifts typically Monday -Thursday OR Tuesday-Friday x10 hours each.
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There will also be after hours responsibility as well to accommodate the C.A.R.E Centre’s 24 hour hospital.
At the C.A.R.E. Centre, we believe in exceptional patient care within a progressive and cooperative teaching environment that allows for both professional growth and a balanced lifestyle. In addition to on-going training and advancement opportunities, we offer competitive wages, medical/dental benefits for eligible employees, and more.
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