Marsveterinary
Veterinary Assistant ICU/Treatment at VCA Canada
Job Description
Join VCA Canada as a full-time Veterinary Assistant in the ICU/Treatment department located in Ottawa, ON. Focus on critical care and support for ill patients in an emergency environment.
In this hands-on role, you'll work within our 24-hour critical care unit at the Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency hospital. Your work will involve patient assessment, triage, and assisting with various procedures, including X-rays and anesthetics. The position requires flexibility, as it includes evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts while reporting to the ICU department manager.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assess the condition of ill patients regularly
• Administer treatments hourly and maintain patient comfort
• Support with lab work and anesthesia management
• Oversee cleanliness and supply needs in treatment areas
• Provide break coverage across departments as needed
Requirements:
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Physical capability to lift 25 kg
• ...
In this hands-on role, you'll work within our 24-hour critical care unit at the Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency hospital. Your work will involve patient assessment, triage, and assisting with various procedures, including X-rays and anesthetics. The position requires flexibility, as it includes evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts while reporting to the ICU department manager.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assess the condition of ill patients regularly
• Administer treatments hourly and maintain patient comfort
• Support with lab work and anesthesia management
• Oversee cleanliness and supply needs in treatment areas
• Provide break coverage across departments as needed
Requirements:
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Physical capability to lift 25 kg
• ...