Specialty Tech Assistant, Team Lead
Calgary, AB
The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre, a member of VCA Canada, is currently welcoming for a full-time Supervisor for SpecialtyTech Assistants to join our team.
The C.A.R.E. Centre is a fully functioning referral hospital, with board-certified specialists in a wide range of referral services including internal medicine, critical care, surgery, radiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, cardiology, dermatology, emergency and dentistry/oral surgery.
The C.A.R.E Centre is committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of animal emergency and referral care. The successful candidate will support and direct the Specialty TA team in a professional and kind manner while recognizing the responsibilities involved in responding to client and co-worker questions. PRIOR veterinary experience is a must for the chosen candidate.
The Specialty TA Supervisor will also work closely with the hospitals leadership team to promote a positive hospital image and continuously work towards betterment of the hospital. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work efficiently on your own and with the team. Additional duties and responsibilities include;
- Training and orientation for new team members,
- Creating an equitable schedule for the team
- Coordinating vacation coverage
- Cross training within the hospital departments,
- Assist in performance management
- Involvement in patient treatments as necessary to support the ER team and overall hospital support.
Schedule: This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position with a schedule that can be flexible to meet your individual needs. 50 percent of this role will be working within the Specialty service as a TA and 50 percent will be time to do administrative tasks.
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 of Wellness and Appreciation! you can thrive in!
- VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
- Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
- Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!
- RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
- Paid membership and dues; Annual uniform allowance
- Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
- Employee assistance program
- Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
- Referral Bonus Rewards!
- E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
- Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care
- Access to amazing mini-courses
- Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
- Generous personal pet care discounts
- And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
Interested and have questions? Please email [email protected]
Or apply directly on our website; https://careers.vcacanada.com/
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.
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.
