Casual RVT, ER, Mississauga-Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Oakville; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A premier animal care provider in Oakville is seeking a Casual Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). This role involves working in a fast-paced emergency department where you will use your clinical skills and contribute to a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates possess excellent customer service abilities, the capacity to handle various clinical tasks, and thrive under pressure. Opportunities for career advancement and a robust mentoring program provided.

Benefits

Generous personal pet care discounts

Exceptional career development

Scrub allowance

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• RVT or eligible to register.
• Confidence to handle a variety of clinical procedures.
• Willingness to enhance technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level emergency care for pets.
• Perform clinical procedures including anesthesia monitoring.
• Maintain accurate medical records.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to perform clinical procedures

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Calm demeanor in stressful situations

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) qualification

Job description

Overview

Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT Casual Position Department: ER Location: Oakville, ON

Mississauga-Oakville Emergency Hospital is currently welcoming Casual dedicated Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) to join our established network of highly skilled professionals. Our Emergency RVTs will use their technical skills to the fullest and are given the necessary tools and resources to be successful in pursuing one or multiple passions within our hospital. You will have opportunities to expand your learning through extensive exposure and involvement in various cases.

Responsibilities

• Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT or eligible to register

• Confident team player who can also work independently when required

• Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease and creating a welcoming environment

• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents

• Ability to perform a variety of clinical procedures including (not limited to): Venipuncture, Catheter placement, radiology, in house lab work, anesthesia monitoring and patient assessment

• Willing to further enhance technical skills and expertise

• Strong organizational skills and ability to keep accurate medical records

• Ability to thrive and provide a high level of care in an often fast paced environment

• Ability to prioritize, problem-solve and remain calm in stressful situations

• Ability to adapt in changing situations

Our emergency department provides thorough training to all new staff members, including a mentoring program, to ensure the confidence and preparedness of all new team members. If you want to expand your knowledge and skills, joining the MOVEH team would be a great opportunity for career advancement.

Schedule: This casual position will involve weekend days, evenings and overnights.

Benefits

VCA Canada Offers!

At our core are our people – people with different strengths and interests that enrich our diversity, innovation and excellence. A team we think of as family. When you join our family, VCA Canada offers:

• Exceptional career development
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• Scrub allowance
• A network of highly educated and skilled professionals!!
• And extra perks!

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