Registered Veterinary Technician ICU, Alta Vista Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician to join their Intensive Care Unit team. This exciting role offers the chance to work alongside board-certified specialists, providing exceptional care to hospitalized pets. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, you will thrive in a culture that values compassion and teamwork. The upcoming expansion to a state-of-the-art Veterinary Centre in Fall 2025 presents an exciting opportunity for growth and innovation. If you are passionate about animal care and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Career longevity

Medical Library access

RRSP Employer 5% Match

Paid wellness days

Continuing education benefits

Referral Bonus Rewards

Generous personal pet care discounts

Employee assistance program

Access to mini-courses

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Completed a Veterinary Technician program.
• Knowledge of surgical preparation and patient recovery.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support board-certified specialists in patient care.
• Ensure compassionate care for hospitalized patients.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records.

Skills

Veterinary Technician program

Surgical preparation

Patient recovery

Detailed patient records

Compassionate care

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Passion for learning

Love for companion animals

Education

Veterinary Technician program

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician, ICU

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Department: Intensive Care Unit ICU

Schedule: Full-time. Shifts are designed to provide flexibility and variety, with durations ranging from 10 to 12 hours. The schedule includes a mix of daytime, evening, and overnight shifts, rotating regularly to ensure a balanced workload to accommodate the needs of the team.

Alta Vista Animal Hospital is excited to welcome a dedicated Veterinary Technician (RVT) to our team of skilled veterinary professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and support our board-certified specialists, gaining valuable experience and knowledge in a collaborative environment. While our network is large, we still offer that local community feeling, mentorship, and additional training!

Fall 2025 we will be expanding to a brand new state-of-the-art Veterinary Centre! Come be a part of our team!

Our ICU team members are our superstars of all things patient care related. These caring, and dedicated individuals ensure that all hospitalized patients are treated like one of their own during their stay.

Our ideal candidate:

• Has completed a Veterinary Technician program.

• Knowledge of surgical preparation, assisting and patient recovery.

• Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records.

• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients and their pet parents

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Strong problem-solving aptitude, including the ability to ask clarifying questions to facilitate effective solution-finding

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

• Passion to learn more within the role.

• A love for all companion animals!!

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 of wellness and appreciation you can thrive in!

• Career longevity; providing you with the opportunity to manage your own client appointments in collaboration with VCA Canada Veterinarians

• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!

• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

• Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!

• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!

• Paid membership and dues; Annual uniform allowance

• Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time

• Employee assistance program

• Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!

• Referral Bonus Rewards!

• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus

• Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care

• Access to amazing mini-courses

• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives

• Generous personal pet care discounts

• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

About us: Working with our Critical Care team, the ICU members care for patients from our ER, GP and specialty departments. Our board-certified specialists provide care in surgery, cardiology, oncology, critical care, dermatology, internal medicine, dentistry and oncology and have access to on-site MRI, Fluoroscopy and CT diagnostics. With a dedicated staff of 160, including 30 veterinarians, we offer excellence in veterinary medicine because we are passionate about what we do!

Connect with us: [e-mail] for further information or apply today!

VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.

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