Registered Veterinary Technician, General Practice, Alta Vista Animal Hospital

Alta Vista Animal Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An animal care facility in Ottawa is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician. The role involves providing compassionate care, assisting with surgical procedures, and conducting laboratory work. Candidates should have completed a Veterinary Technician program and possess strong interpersonal skills. Opportunities for continuing education and career advancement are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Wellness days

Continuing education benefits

Annual uniform allowance

Generous personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (reading, writing and oral), bilingualism is an asset.
• Ability to support up to 50mg and lift up to 25kg.
• Strong decision-making and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized patients.
• Assist in surgical preparation and monitoring.
• Conduct laboratory work and client education.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Patient assessment and triage

Surgical preparation

Laboratory work

Client Education

Compassionate care

Education

Completion of a Veterinary Technician program

Job description

Overview

Alta Vista Animal Hospital is welcoming a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our established General Practice team.

Why We Need You

You’ve worked hard to earn your credential, and we want you to utilize the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to :

• Please note : we offer coaching and training on the following skills for new graduates who need a little more experience
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations, patient assessment and triage
• Surgical preparation, monitoring, recovery and assisting
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Client Education
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Veterinary Technician program
• New Graduates welcomed!
• Experienced RVT’s welcome!
• RVT’s looking for a change and who want to learn!
• Fluent in English (reading, writing and oral), bilingualism is considered an asset
• Able to support up to 50mg and lift up to 25kg
• Stellar client service skills
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks / projects at once
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Proven ability to organize, take initiative, work independently, exercise good judgment
• Decision-making and critical thinking skills
• Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships with professionalism and integrity
• A positive attitude and use of courtesy, diplomacy and discretion to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality

What VCA Canada Offers

Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture you can thrive in : We have the right fit for you!

• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
• Access to amazing mini-courses
• Competitive wages and shift premiums
• Membership and dues are paid yearly
• Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
• RRSP opportunities
• Continuing education benefits : paid to learn!
• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
• Virtual health care (telemedicine) offers quick access to quality care
• Exceptional career development : there is room to grow here!
• Referral Bonus Rewards
• Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA initiatives
• Annual uniform allowance
• Generous personal pet care discounts

extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps

• And best of all, you will get to work alongside and learn from board-certified and renowned veterinarians and specialized technicians and some of the most brilliant support staff in the industry, allowing lots of opportunity for learning and advancement within your field.