["Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technologist Practicum Placements - VCA Canada Animal Hospitals","Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technologist Practicum Placements - VCA Canada Animal Hospitals"]

At VCA, we know that we couldn’t have grown into the company we are today without all of our hardworking, talented employees! We value all our employees and we want you to stick around! Career growth and professional development is important, so we want to provide you with opportunities to take on new and exciting roles within VCA!

Take a look at the new openings and apply to those that you feel suit you best! Thanks for interest in continuing your career with VCA!

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: careers.canada@vca.com

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 examinations

Learn how patient files are electronically captured, updated and stored

Exposure to varying cases requiring different support and skills

Exposure to prescriptions and tracking of various medications

Students at our ER and Specialty hospitals will have the opportunity to work in many different departments such as triage, ICU, critical care, anesthesia and surgery

Requirements

Applicants must be current Canadian students enrolled in a Veterinary Technician/Technologist or Animal Health Technician/Technologist program

Must be able to repeatedly lift 40lbs

Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty

Compassionate and nurturing attitude providing care to clients and patients

Work effectively as a team player

Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations

Initiative in carrying out assignments independently

Email Careers.canada@vca.c om and come learn with us!

Ridgetown, Sheridan, Seneca, Olds, Lakeland, Grande Prairie, NAIT, SAVT, TRU, Algonquin, Northern, St. Clair, St. Lawrence, Georgian, Dalhousie