Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technologist Practicum Placements, VCA Canada Animal Hospitals

Vet Tech Students Welcome!VCA Canada Animal Hospitals are accepting applications throughout the year for Practicum Placements!Many locations to choose from! Let us know your preference in your cover letter or email. Or connect with us to learn more: Ontario (Toronto, GTA, Ottawa, Barrie, Peterborough, Belleville, Kingston, Hamilton, London, Southwest and Central Ontario)Saskatchewan (Saskatoon)Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton)British Columbia (Tri-Lake, Vancouver & Greater Vancouver Area, Vancouver Island)This is your chance to apply your classroom studies to real life and acquire first-hand experience working in a Veterinary Hospital.Our Practicum positions will provide you with invaluable insights into your career path post-graduation. As a valued member of our team, you will develop practical and professional skills by working closely with our licensed Doctors and Technicians. You will be introduced to the inner workings of our hospitals while also gaining exposure and education in some of the following areas:Observe and participate where applicable with technical skills: venipuncture, IV placement, catheter, pain management and physical examinationsLearn how patient files are electronically captured, updated and storedExposure to varying cases requiring different support and skillsExposure to prescriptions and tracking of various medicationsStudents at our ER and Specialty hospitals will have the opportunity to work in many different departments such as triage, ICU, critical care, anesthesia and surgeryRequirements:Applicants must be current Canadian students enrolled in a Veterinary Technician/Technologist or Animal Health Technician/Technologist programMust be able to repeatedly lift 40lbsExceptional client service skills that build trust and loyaltyCompassionate and nurturing attitude providing care to clients and patientsWork effectively as a team playerAbility to remain calm and efficient in stressful situationsInitiative in carrying out assignments independentlyEmail om and come learn with us!Ridgetown, Sheridan, Seneca, Olds, Lakeland, Grande Prairie, NAIT, SAVT, TRU, Algonquin, Northern, St. Clair, St. Lawrence, Georgian, DalhousieIf you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.