Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT, Kingsway Animal Hospital

Kingsway Animal Hospital; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary hospital in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician. The ideal candidate will have completed a Veterinary Technician program and possess skills in patient assessments, and compassionate care. Join a dedicated team where mentorship and ongoing education are encouraged. Benefits include paid vacation, wellness days, and a group RRSP match program.

Benefits

RRSP Employer Group Match Program

Paid membership and dues

Paid wellness days

Paid sick days

Paid vacation time

Employee assistance program

Continuing education benefits

Referral Bonus Rewards

Annual uniform allowance

Generous personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Surgical preparation, assistance and patient recovery.
• Compassionate care for hospitalized patients and their pet parents.

Skills

Knowledge of physical examinations

Patient assessment

Catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiology

Venipuncture

Compassionate care

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Veterinary Technician program

Job description

Kingsway Animal Hospital, located in Hamilton, ON., is welcoming a full‑time, dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician to join our amazing 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 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, assistance 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
• Ability to problem‑solve or the ability to ask clarifying questions to help you find solutions
• 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 you can thrive in : We have the right fit for you!

• RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada
• Paid membership and dues
• Paid wellness days
• Paid sick days
• Paid vacation time
• Employee assistance program
• Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
• Exceptional career development : there is room to grow here!
• Referral Bonus Rewards!
• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
• Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care
• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
• Access to amazing mini‑courses
• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
• Annual uniform allowance
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!