Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT, Burlington Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Burlington; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets and their families. This role as a Registered Veterinary Technician offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment, where new graduates are welcomed with open arms. You'll be involved in various responsibilities, from surgical assistance to patient care, all while enjoying the benefits of a caring workplace culture. With a strong focus on professional development and community involvement, you'll make a meaningful impact in the lives of animals and their owners. If you have a passion for veterinary medicine and a love for companion animals, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Longevity

Student Loan RRSP Program

Medical Library Access

Paid Membership and Dues

Paid Wellness Days

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing Education Benefits

Referral Bonus Rewards

Generous Personal Pet Care Discounts

Shopping Discounts

Qualifications

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician program is required.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in surgeries, and ensure patient recovery.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records.

Skills

Veterinary Technician Program

Physical Examinations

Patient Assessment

Anesthesia Monitoring

Radiology

Venipuncture

Compassionate Care

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

Veterinary Technician Diploma

Job description

RVT, New Graduates Welcome!

Burlington, ON

Schedules: Full-time

Burlington Animal Hospital has a rare opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT to join our team! While our network is large, we still offer that local community feeling, mentorship, and additional training!

Responsibilities:

• Have completed a Veterinary Technician program. Preparing to write your VTNE? We can help!
• New graduates with knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy - welcome to apply! We love growing new graduates!
• 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!

Email: [e-mail] for further information or click Apply Now!

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.