Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT, Ottawa Veterinary Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected veterinary hospital in Ottawa is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join their dedicated team. This role involves surgical assistance, patient care, and maintaining accurate records. New graduates with relevant knowledge are encouraged to apply. The hospital offers extensive support and a caring work environment, ensuring you can thrive in your veterinary career.

Benefits

Paid vacation time

Paid sick days

Continuing education benefits

Employee assistance program

Generous personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Completion of Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technologist program required.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply with essential skills.
• Experience with anesthetic monitoring and procedure assistance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Surgical preparation and assistance during surgeries.
• Keep detailed and accurate patient records.
• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized patients.

Skills

Compassionate care for hospitalized patients

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Basic knowledge of physical examinations

Willingness to learn

Education

Veterinary Technician or 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 urgent and emergency care in Ottawa and its surrounding communities. Robust client loads, with a fantastic and amazing team of over 50 passionate, dedicated veterinary professionals ....outstanding in so many ways! Come join us! You will enjoy learning and growing with us.

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