Veterinary Technician Manager -VCA Canada Alta Vista Animal Hospital (SIGNING BONUS)

Job title: Veterinary Technician Manager -VCA Canada Alta Vista Animal Hospital (SIGNING BONUS)

Job description: Job Description:

VCA Canada Alta Vista Animal Hospital is currently recruiting for a Technician Manager. The successful candidate will be required to work 1-2 evening shifts per week and 1 in 3 weekend shifts (Saturday & Sunday). This position reports directly to the General Manager. As a key player in a team environment, the Technician Manager is responsible for the following:

• Provide weekly updates to the General Manager Regular “on the floor” assessments of Technical workflow
• Coordinate and head various meetings, including departmental, inter-departmental and staff meetings
• Managing clients complaints within all departments, in coordination with the General Manager
• Provide guidance and specialized training to new hires and existing staff.
• Participate in Senior Leadership Meetings management meetings
• Apply progressive discipline when required; Perform consistent and regular follow-up on outstanding issues with regards to workload, performance issues/challenges and other organizational/technical matters
• Liaise with other Managers to arrange appropriate coverage for paid leave and vacation
• Perform administrative and operational functions, including, but not limited to annual budgets and capital expenditure management

Key Attributes:

• Minimum of 2 yrs of management experience in a leadership role with direct reporting
• Veterinary Technician college diploma (preferred)
• Minimum of 2 yrs of experience as a practicing Veterinary Technician or Assistant (in an Emergency Veterinary setting- preferred)
• Able to support patients up to 50kg and lift up to 25kg.
• Excellent time management and ability to multi task.
• Proven ability to organize, take initiate and work independently
• Able to build and maintain internal and external relationships

A generous signing bonus will be given to the right candidate!

VCA Canada Offers!

At our core are our people – people with different strengths and interests that enrich our diversity, innovation and excellence. A team we think of as family. When you join our family, VCA Canada offers:

• Comprehensive compensation structures that include wellness days, sick days and vacation time.
• Continuing education benefits
• Exceptional career development
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• NAVTA and professional dues
• A network of highly educated and skilled professionals!!
• And extra perks!

VCA Canada Cares

At VCA Canada we don’t see an animal, we see a family member. VCA Canada embraces a culture of giving back to the communities we serve and demonstrates this philosophy through our national philanthropic program, Paw it Forward. Please visit our website to learn more, .

Please send your cover letter and résumé by e-mail to the attention of Julie Dwyer. The deadline for submission of your resume and cover letter is April 12th, 2021.

Alta Vista Animal Hospital • 2616 Bank Street• Ottawa, Ontario • K1T 1M9

Email: or careers.canada@vca.com

While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Company: VCA Canada

Expected salary:

Location: Canada

Job date: Sun, 28 Mar 2021 08:18:05 GMT