Registered Veterinary Technician, Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal care provider located in Toronto is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join their Emergency and ICU team. This role involves hands-on patient care, anesthesia assistance, and collaborative work with specialists. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing exceptional veterinary care and eager to enhance their skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

RRSP Employer Group Match Program

Paid wellness days

Continuing education benefits

Employee assistance program

Personal pet care discounts

Annual uniform allowance

Referral bonus rewards

Qualifications

• Ability to perform IV catheter placements and care for emergency cases.
• Experience in anesthesia management and surgical assistance.
• Familiarity with various medical treatments and procedures for hospitalized patients.

Responsibilities

• Stabilize and perform anesthesia for surgical procedures.
• Monitor and provide care for in-hospital patients.
• Assist in various treatments and manage post-operative care.

Skills

Patient care skills

Anesthesia assistance

IV catheter placement

Communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician Location: Scarborough, ON Department: Emergency, ICU Employment Type: Full Time Schedule: Rotating schedule, ask us more! Shift Premium for overnights Wage: Excellent compensation

Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital is a state‑of‑the‑art veterinary emergency and referral hospital that delivers expert care and treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are currently looking to expand our ER team and are looking for Registered Veterinary Technicians who want to stretch their RVT skills and be a part of an amazing collaborative team.

Skills you can learn and use include:

The placement of various IV catheters, various urinary catheters, nasogastric tubes, Nasal Oxygen Cannulas; the care and maintenance of patients with NG & E‑tubes, Closed Suction Drains, Chest Tubes, Urinary Catheters and Wound Diffusion Catheters. Set up, maintenance and adjustment of various IV fluid plans and pain CRIs along with multiple medication administration.

Hone in on your patient care with treatments of in‑hospital patients including blocked cats, gastroenteritis, foreign bodies, fractures, lacerations, GDV, parvo and various autoimmune Diseases. Help stabilize and perform Anesthesia with our amazing team of specialists for various surgical and Wound Procedures and Surgeries as well as manage them Post‑operatively.

Above all, be a part of a team that puts each first along with the care of Patients, as we implement the best practice Veterinary Medicine in the GTA.

Schedule:

• 4 days on
• 5 days off
• 12‑hour day shifts followed by two 12‑hour night shifts. Shifts may fall on weekends and holidays.
• Apply and let us chat about our schedule!

What We Can Offer You!

• RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada
• Extensive online anytime‑anywhere access to journals and textbooks
• Ask us about our mobilization and hands‑free radiology!
• Paid membership and dues
• Paid wellness days, sick days and 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!
• 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!

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