**Veterinary Assistant, ICU/Treatment** **Full-time Position** **Location: Ottawa, ON** We offer 24-hour emergency and critical care services in our critical care unit at the Alta Vista Animal Hospital facility. We have a number of board-certified specialists on staff providing services such as cardiac care, specialized surgical procedures, cancer care, and ophthalmology. The Veterinary Assistant, ICU/Treatment, is a full-time position. Hours of work will vary by week, with a mixture of evenings, overnights, and weekends. This position reports directly to the Technical Resources Manager, Treatment/ICU. As a key player in a team environment, the Veterinary Assistant is responsible for the following: + Assessment, triage, and care of ill patients + Hourly treatments including feeding, administering medications, assessing pain/status, restraint, and lifting; + Assisting with anesthetics, X-rays, and laboratory work; + Stocking, cleaning, and maintenance of treatment areas; + Provide lunch/dinner/break coverage for various departments; + Math calculations + Client updates Qualifications & Skills + Fluent in English (Reading, Writing and Oral) + Able to lift to 25 kg + Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks/ projects + Ability to maintain composure in stressful and emergencies situations + Proven ability to organize, take initiative, work independently, exhibit decision-making skills and exercise good judgment + Exhibits a positive attitude and uses courtesy, diplomacy and discretion; and, + Maintains 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 of **Wellness and Appreciation** you can thrive in! + **RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program** – saving for your future just got easier! + **VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program** – Ask us more! + **Medical Library;** 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips! + Flexible schedules! + Competitive wages and benefits! + Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process) + Annual uniform allowance + Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here! + Referral Bonus Rewards + 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! **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._ **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.**