Registered Veterinary Technician

VPCL; St. Marys; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

RRSP matching

Pension plan

Paid volunteer time off

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Veterinary Purchasing Company Ltd. (VPCL) invites applications for a Registered Veterinary Technician at the VP Head Office in St. Marys, ON. The role processes, dispenses, and records orders for Medically Important Antimicrobials and other prescription drugs shipped to remote sites.

Under veterinary supervision, you will ensure documentation and regulatory compliance, produce labels, manage records, and liaise with practices while maintaining your RVT status.

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Veterinary Technician with RVT status.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy in records.
• Strong organization and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process, dispense, and record orders for MIA, biologics, and prescription drugs to remote locations.
• Review and verify documentation and compliance with CVO regulations.
• Produce prescription labels and process remote dispensing orders.
• Maintain medical and dispensing records and interact with practices regularly.
• Assist with regulatory compliance, warehouse duties, and deviations investigations.
• Maintain RVT status and support with quality and safety procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Veterinary Purchasing Co. Ltd. (VP) is the largest veterinary-owned distribution company in Canada. For more than 50 years, our mission has been to support independent veterinary practices by providing an efficient, transparent supply model, designed to meet their needs.

We are currently looking for a new team member to fill the position of:

Registered Veterinary Technician

Role:

Responsible for processing, dispensing, and record keeping of orders containing Medically Important Antimicrobial (MIA), Biologics, and other prescription drug products that are being shipped directly to a remote dispensing location.

• Act under delegation and supervision of a prescribing veterinarian at all times while dispensing.
• Review documentation, including, scripts and orders, that request prescription drug and biologic products to be shipped to a remote dispensing location.
• Verify completeness of documentation and compliance with the CVO regulations.
• Produce prescription labels for orders.
• Process remote dispensing orders.
• Maintain and complete medical and dispensing records.
• Interact with practices on a regular basis regarding items, records, scripts and orders.
• Assist with documentation and investigation of deviations or complaints related to processing orders and dispensing of prescription drug products to remote dispensing locations.
• Assist with the evaluation and maintenance of Item, Practice and Veterinarian records.
• Assist with Regulatory Compliance and/or Warehouse Worker duties, as required.
• Assist with processing-controlled substances and precursor orders under the supervision of the QPIC/AQPIC and RPIC/ARPIC, respectively.
• Maintain current RVT status.

Health & Safety:

• Works in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and follows VP’s policies and procedures
• Conducts self with regard for the safety of all employees
• Participates in health and safety training, meetings, and drills as required; is aware of safety and evacuation procedures
• Reports any health & safety violations or hazards to appropriate contacts (JHSC Representatives, Supervisors, Managers)

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP):

• Follows and understands all relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with respect to Good Manufacturing Practices

Company Culture:

• Demonstrates a commitment to VP’s core values of service, care, respect, integrity, and community by incorporating these principles into daily work, decision-making, and interactions with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
• Embodies and promotes VP’s mission of delivering the highest level of service to our member practices through the personal actions of people care.

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Qualified Registered Veterinary Technician.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organization and time management skills.

Schedule and Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location

VP Head Office (485 Queen St W, St. Marys, ON N4X 1B7)

Compensation

Annual Salary: $54,688.00 – $78,125.00

NOTE: Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Vacancy Reason

• Addition

Why Choose VP?

• Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits
• Employer-matched RRSP program
• Employer-funded pension plan
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Competitive compensation package
• An organization committed to supporting the veterinary community

Application Deadline: This role will remain open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Note:

All offers are conditional upon the successful completion of a criminal record check.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not used to screen, assess or select applicants.

Veterinary Purchasing Company Ltd. is committed to employment equity and welcomes diversity. In addition, Veterinary Purchasing Company Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, women, and members of visible minorities.

Veterinary Purchasing Company Ltd. provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human [e-mail] call519-284-1371 ext. 256and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.