Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT, Ottawa Veterinary Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a highly respected animal hospital in Ottawa as a Registered Veterinary Technician. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide compassionate care to pets and their families while working in a supportive environment that values mentorship and professional growth. With a focus on community and collaboration, you will be part of a network that prioritizes the well-being of animals and fosters a culture of learning. Enjoy generous benefits, including paid wellness days, continuing education, and personal pet care discounts. If you are passionate about animal care and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you!

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

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technologist program.
• New graduates welcome with knowledge of essential veterinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Surgical preparation, assistance, and patient recovery.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate patient records.

Skills

Physical examinations

Patient assessment

Catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiology

Venipuncture

Compassionate care

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage priorities

Education

Veterinary Technician program

Animal Health Technologist program

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT

Location: Ottawa, ON

Ottawa Veterinary Hospital is welcoming a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT to join our amazing network 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 or Animal Health Technologist program.

• 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!!

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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) offers quick access to quality care

• 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!

About us: Highly respected animal hospital providing 24-hour emergency and urgent care in Ottawa and its surrounding communities. Robust client loads, with a fantastic and amazing team of passionate, dedicated veterinary professionals ....outstanding in so many ways! You will enjoy learning and growing with us.

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