We are always looking to welcome additional skilled and dedicated veterinary professionals to our team.

Please visit Indeed to see all available roles. To apply for an opportunity, please email your Cover Letter and Resume to Human Resources: [email protected], Attention: Amanda Serafin

We thank all interested applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Current Positions Available

Veterinary Technician

Canada West Veterinary Specialists is located in beautiful Vancouver, BC. We are a 24/7 full service veterinary hospital providing specialist veterinary care. We are currently recruiting for Full-Time a self-motivated, organized and patient-orientated, Veterinary Technician (Animal Health Technician) to join our team. An ideal candidate would have a can-do attitude and passion for animal care.

This position is primarily responsible for patient care including following treatment plans, administration of drugs, monitoring for vital signs and over-all patient assessment. Client communication is an integral part of this role.

Candidate must be available to work rotational shifts which may require working on weekends, nights, & overnights.

  • Willing to develop a thorough understanding of all procedures and protocols, and use all equipment safely and effectively
  • Be able to perform technical nursing skills
  • Directly monitor, carry out treatments and procedures, ensure patient comfort and document care for patients
  • Ensures that pertinent information and observations relating to patient care is provided to the next shift during rounds.
  • Communicate effectively with primary Doctor or Hospitalist provide timely alerts of any changes or concerns.
  • Calculates, dispenses and administers medications at the direction of the Doctor.
  • Good knowledge of the common drugs/medications.
  • Must develop knowledge and understanding of the common procedures, illnesses and treatments performed at CWVS.
  • Ensures supply inventory is sufficient and the work area is kept clean and organized.
  • Responsible for providing guidance and delegating appropriate tasks to Patient Care Assistants on shift
  • Help facilitate a positive work environment.
  • Participates in offered in house CE
  • Performs other duties as required.
  • Has a strong knowledge and understanding of normal vital parameters, and the ability to recognize changes and or abnormalities
  • A strong knowledge of asepsis
  • Strong mathematics skills (drug dose calculations, CRI’s, dilutions)
  • Ability to recognize and establish priorities and execute patient triage
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to remain calm in emergencies
  • Ability to work individually and as a team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated computer and phone skills
  • High level of professionalism
  • Graduate of an accredited program for Veterinary Technologists
  • Registered Veterinary Technology designation preferred
  • Demonstrated skills, experience and training that would qualify the individual for a position of responsibility
  • We offer competitive wages and generous shift premiums for evening and overnight shifts
  • We have a profit sharing program to recognize our staff’s contributions for our success.
  • We believe in your well-being and provide a company sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) enabling access to caring professionals that can help access support related to fitness, physical health and mental well-being programs.
  • We provide employer paid Pet insurance to our employees.
  • We believe in recognizing our staff with an anniversary recognition program.
  • We offer extended health benefits, paid sick days and a uniform allowance
  • We grow together with our monthly in-house CEs.
  • We have fun together with our hospital sponsored social events like; having Food Trucks visit us onsite, Halloween pumpkin carving contests, Annual Christmas Party, Pub Nights, etc.

Patient Care Assistant

Canada West Veterinary Specialists is an exciting full-service multi-disciplinary specialty referral practice with a dedicated 24-hour ERCC service.

We are currently recruiting for full-time Patient Care Assistants (PCAs) to join our team! You can look forward to continuous learning, unique cases within a highly dynamic, specialty environment, and growth through Canada West’s very own development program.

This position is primarily responsible for providing support to the Technicians and Veterinarians and providing basic care for patients.

WORKING HOURS

The typical 10-hour shifts are:

  • Days: 7am-5:30pm
  • Evenings: 3pm -1:30am
  • Overnights: 10:30pm – 9am.
  • We offer shift premiums for both Weekday and Weekend Evenings and Overnight shifts.
  • Responsible for basic animal husbandry for patients in Wards and ICU – water, food, walks, grooming, bathing etc.
  • Ensures that all kennels are cleaned, disinfected and properly maintained with clean bedding for patients.
  • Assists in the restraint of patients so that veterinarians and technicians can perform procedures and treatments effectively and efficiently, including but not limited to blood collection, administration of medication, chemotherapy treatments and radiographic studies. May be asked to administer treatments under the supervision of the doctor or technician on duty.
  • Will learn, understand and apply protocols applicable to handling with potentially infectious and/or zoonotic diseases.
  • May be asked to assist in patient monitoring under the supervision of a veterinarian or technician.
  • Facilitates admissions included data entry of client/patient information and receipt of deposits. Upon discharge of patients, may be required to take final payment. Answers phones in wards and ICU when needed.
  • Responsible for training new PCA’s as part of the onboarding process.
  • When needed, ensures that all supply orders are unpacked, inventory placed in designated storage areas and that all invoices are delivered appropriately.
  • Ensures that floors and surfaces in Wards/ICU and Isolation are properly cleaned and disinfected.
  • Ensures that Wards/ICU/Isolation supplies are maintained throughout each shift.
  • Must be available to weekdays and weekends and day, evening and overnight shifts in rotation.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Veterinary Office Assistant Certification preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent communication skills, computer and phone skills.
  • High level of professionalism.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • A strong desire to learn and to excel within the profession.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Wages start at $20.00/hour for new graduates
  • We grow together with our monthly in-house Continuing Education presentations
  • Subsidized extended health benefits
  • 5 paid sick days per year
  • Uniform allowance per year
  • Wellness Spending account
  • We provide employer paid Pet insurance for 2 pets.
  • We have a quarterly bonus structure to recognize our staff’s contributions for our success.
  • We believe in your well-being and provide a company sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) enabling access to caring professionals that can help access support related to fitness, physical health and mental well-being programs.
  • We believe in recognizing our staff with an anniversary recognition program.
  • We have fun together with our hospital sponsored social events like; having Food Trucks visit us onsite, Halloween pumpkin carving contests, Annual Christmas Party, Pub Nights, etc.

Contact Us

1988 Kootenay Street, Vancouver, B.C. V5M 4Y3
T: 604.473.4882 | F: 604.473.4898

We are located in Greater Vancouver beside the Trans Canada Highway (Highway 1) — one block south of the 1st Avenue exit (EXIT 27) from Highway 1

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RECEPTION HOURS:
Monday to Tuesday: 7am – 11pm
Wednesday to Fridat: 7am – 11:30pm
Saturday: 8am – 11:30pm
Sundays/Holidays: 8am – 11pm

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