RVT: Veterinary Technician in Toronto with Great Benefits

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

CE allowance

Paid time off

Memberships

Wellness resources

Career development

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Secord Animal Hospital in Toronto, ON, invites a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality small-animal care. This full-time role emphasizes anesthesia, patient care, and client education within a busy, supportive environment.

The RVT will assist veterinarians with exams, surgeries, and procedures, maintain medical records, and mentor new graduates, including Veterinary Assistants.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province.
• 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. Rotating schedules available, including some evenings and weekends.

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 an exceptional patient and client experience.
• Team Training: Support, train and mentor new graduates, including Veterinary Assistants.
• Patient Appointment: Assist with 8+ scheduled and walk-in appointments per day.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Lab procedures

Patient assessment

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Continuing education

Adaptability

Education

Vet Tech program

Tools

None

Job description

Secord Animal Hospital in Toronto, ON, invites a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality small-animal care. This full-time role emphasizes anesthesia, patient care, and client education within a busy, supportive environment.

The RVT will assist veterinarians with exams, surgeries, and procedures, maintain medical records, and mentor new graduates, including Veterinary Assistants.