Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT, Carp Road Animal Hospital

VCA Canada Carp Road Animal Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused veterinary clinic located in Ottawa is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join their dedicated team. The role involves providing skilled veterinary care and support, while enjoying benefits like career longevity, educational opportunities, and a caring work environment. If you are passionate about animal care and meeting the needs of pet families, this position is for you.

Benefits

Career longevity

Continuing education benefits

Paid wellness days

Generous personal pet care discounts

Employee assistance program

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Qualifications

• Completed a Veterinary Technology program.
• Proficient in various veterinary skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized patients.
• Assist in surgical preparation and patient recovery.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records.

Skills

Physical examinations

Patient assessment

Catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiology

Venipuncture

Surgical preparation

Compassionate patient care

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Veterinary Technology program

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT

Location : Stittsville, ON (Ottawa)

Carp Road Animal Hospital is welcoming a Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT to join our team of skilled veterinary professionals. While our network is large, we still offer that local community feeling, mentorship, and additional training!

• Have completed a Veterinary Technology program. Preparing to write your VTNE? We can help!
• Proficient in physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy.
• 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!

Connect with us at : for further information (R-170415) or apply today.

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