RVT Veterinary Technician — Advanced Care & Mentorship

Joffe Veterinary Medicine Professional Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Paid time off

CE allowance

Uniform allowance

Mental health resources

Career development

Pet discounts

Wellness app access

Job summary

Bayview Animal Hospital in Ottawa is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our clinical team. You will assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, surgeries, anesthesia, and patient care, while maintaining accurate medical records and a compassionate approach with clients.

The role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for mentoring new graduates, with a supportive hospital culture and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
• Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient assessment.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal care.
• Commitment to continuing education and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Clinical & Surgical Assistance: Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and medical procedures, including patient preparation, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, pain management, and surgical and dental procedures.
• Comprehensive Patient Care: Place and maintain IV catheters and administer medications, fluids, and treatments as directed. Collect and process blood, urine, cytology, and other laboratory samples.
• Client Education & Compassionate Support: Educate and communicate with clients on medications, treatments, nutrition, preventive care, and at-home patient care.
• Medical Records: Maintain accurate patient files, medical logs, and inventory.
• Team Collaboration: Work with team members to deliver exceptional patient and client experiences.
• Team Training: Support, train and mentor new graduates, including Veterinary Assistants.
• Patient Appointment: Assist with 8+ scheduled and walk-in appointments per day.

Skills

Clinical procedures

Anesthesia monitoring

Pharmacology

Patient care

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Laboratory procedures

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Veterinary Technician program

Job description

Bayview Animal Hospital in Ottawa is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our clinical team. You will assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, surgeries, anesthesia, and patient care, while maintaining accurate medical records and a compassionate approach with clients.

The role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for mentoring new graduates, with a supportive hospital culture and ongoing professional development.