Registered Veterinary Technician

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician in search of a position in a highly supportive environment with a positive culture? Would you love to be part of an organization that provides guidance, mentorship, and accountability at every level? If you answered ‘yes’ to both of those questions, we want you to apply for this opening!

A busy and successful Veterinary Practice in Aldergrove is in search of an enthusiastic and energetic Veterinary Technician to join the team. If you have the following qualifications apply today!

Qualifications

  • A current Registered Veterinary Technician License in good standing.
  • Must be able to be registered through the BCVTA.
  • English proficiency; excellent written and communication skills.
  • Enjoy communicating and educating clientele, as client education is important.
  • The desire to perform a multitude of veterinary technician tasks including blood draws, catheter placement, obtaining urine/stool samples, surgical preparation and assistance, surgical monitoring, performing full dental prophylaxis, and MORE!
  • Surgical experience is a plus as we regularly perform routine soft tissue surgery and dental cleanings.
  • A learning mindset as it is never too late to learn new skills or to improve the ones you already have.
  • Attention to detail and a high degree of organization.
  • Our RVTs are entrusted with a lot of responsibility within the clinic; you will be able to utilize and further develop all your skills.
  • Team oriented, being able to communicate well with colleagues.

Hours & Availability

 This is full time and part time availability!

  • Monday through Friday: 8:30am – 5:30pm.
  • There are no after hours, and no on-call emergency shifts as work/life balance is important for our staff at CGVC.
  • Statutory Holidays – we are closed.

Compensation & Benefits

 Our amazing team members can expect competitive pay and great benefits! The starting wage for this position is dependent upon education and experience.

Available benefits include:

  • A great Extended Healthcare Benefits Package (Option of including your children too).
  • Continuing Education Opportunities and CE allowance.
  • Paid RVT Association Dues.
  • Paid Time Off for vacation – we encourage our members to take vacations!
  • Paid sick days.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Very generous discount for your own pet(s).
  • And more!

About Us

Country Grove Veterinary Clinic has proudly provided exceptional veterinary care to the community of Aldergrove, and surrounding areas for over 25 years.  We are a two Veterinarian, small animal, privately owned practice.  There is no on-call for this potion and no overnight shifts as we do respect a healthy work-life balance for our Team. As a valued member of this team you will enjoy a fun, friendly practice culture with caring, supportive leadership.  To learn more about our practice, and our philosophy of medicine, please visit our website: www.countrygrovevet.ca

How to Apply

Positions on our team don’t open very often! Don’t miss your chance to join a great care team where you will have the opportunity to make a difference every day. If this sounds like your dream job, submit your resume through this ad TODAY for a chance to join us!

If you are selected to participate in the interview process for this position we will notify you via the email address provided in the application process. Please be sure to monitor your junk mail folder to ensure you receive communication from us!

Veterinary Office Assistant

About the role; Full-time Veterinary Office Assistant

Are you interested in working a 4-day work week?

Are you interested in becoming a certified RVT?

Come join our Team!  We are a two Veterinarian, small animal clinic, located in Aldergrove B.C. Country Grove has been in practice for 25 plus years, and we are very modern and progressive practice.   We are growing and looking for an experienced Certified Veterinary Office Assistant for a full-time position, Tuesday through Friday.  At CGVC, you will be able to utilize and further develop all your skills as you will have the opportunity to see the cases and are free to ask questions.

Pay

  • $16.75 to $21.00/hr; Hourly wage is based on experience and skills.

Job duties include (but aren’t limited to):

  • Directly working with and assisting the Doctor
  • Providing hands-on care to patients
  • Able to assist in taking radiographs
  • Be capable of safely and effectively restraining the pets
  • Work well under pressure, including emergency situations
  • Be understanding of euthanasia situations and cases
  • Working with pharmaceuticals and filling patient prescriptions
  • Client care.
  • Reception duties.
  • Help maintain a clean and organized, professional hospital environment.
  • Prepping patients for surgery
  • Anesthetic Monitoring of patients

Requirements:

  • VOA certification.
  • Minimum one-year veterinary hospital experience.
  • Proficient with computers, including AviMark and Microsoft Office.
  • Communication and phone skills.
  • Reception experience an asset.

 About Country Grove Veterinary Clinic:

We are a two Veterinarian, small animal clinic, located in Aldergrove B.C. Country Grove has been in practice for 25 plus years, and we are very modern and progressive practice.

At Country Grove, our goal is to educate our clients so they can be responsible, knowledgeable, and successful pet owners, enhancing the human-pet bond for families. We strive to provide progressive veterinary medicine to our community with compassionate, high quality pet care services, in a healing, comfortable environment. If you have long term goals of becoming an RVT, we also encourage continuing education and will provide hands-on learning, support and guidance to help you achieve that goal.

Why Join Country Grove:

We offer a fun work environment with a great supportive Team. Benefits include:

  • An extended health care benefits
  • Very generous staff discounts for your pets
  • Referral and additional bonus pay.
  • Continuing education opportunities.
  • Uniform allowance.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Sick pay
  • Secure, on-site parking
  • Enjoy Starbucks and Timmy’s days, and celebrate birthdays
  • A healthy work/life balance – a steady work schedule

No on-call, no overnight or weekend shifts for this position as work/life balance is important for our staff at CGVC