Veterinary Technician Assistant

Coastal Care is growing! We are a ground-breaking specialty hospital located in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are host to multiple specialists and departments including Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Anesthesia, Neurology, Radiology, Emergency/ECC with a dedicated ICU, Surgery and Exotics team. We have been expanding since opening and are constantly growing.

At Coastal Care, we strive to provide a collaborative and cohesive work environment. We encourage growth, innovation, and continued training. We practice in a rich and rewarding environment where patient care is optimized, and learning is continuous.

We are currently seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our Surgery Team!

The Surgery VTA works within a collaborative service that includes advanced anesthesia support, assisting with a range of soft tissue and orthopedic procedures in a fast-paced referral environment. Surgeries performed at Coastal include orthopedic procedures like TPLO and fracture repairs, advanced procedures such as laparoscopy and brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) surgery, providing an excellent opportunity to build skills and experience in a growing specialty service.

Technical abilities, duties and skills

• Experience assisting with surgical procedures; experience with orthopedic cases is an asset
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast paced referral environment, including managing high-volume surgical days
• Strong commitment to exceptional patient care and client service, including accepting patient drop offs and post-operative discharges
• Proficiency with IV fluid pumps, syringe pumps, multiparameter monitoring equipment.
• Surgical patient prep and sterile assisting during procedures
• Knowledge of instrument care, including cleaning, sterilization and ongoing equipment maintenance
• Clear communication and coordination with Inventory and Medical Device Reprocessing regarding surgical instruments and consumables (eg orthopedic plates and related supplies)
• Professional demeanor with accurate, thorough medical record documentation

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Graduate from a Veterinary Assistant program
• Minimum of 2-3 years in clinical setting.
• Prior experience working within a Specialty Referral Hospital, plasma sterilization, orthopedic procedures etc is an asset
• Able to perform moderately physically demanding work for large dogs, orthopedic procedures and general lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion.

Email: Jennifer Sutton, VTA Manager [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: starting at $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week, Mon-Thurs 8a-6p

Benefits:

• 100% employer paid Manulife for medical, dental and more
• Free Employee Family Assistance Program (Telus)
• Professional Services coverage for chiropractor, physiotherapy, etc
• RRSP matching
• Scrub allowance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• PTO and Vacation
• Paid holidays beyond the standard NS requirements
• CE allowance and paid time to attend
• Wellness program, staff discount and veterinary discount pricing through Hills, RC, PPVD portals

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement

Language:

• English (preferred)

Location:

• Halifax, NS (preferred)

Work Location: In person