RVT Veterinary Technician - Surgical Support & Patient Care

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Employer Group Match (5%)

CE allowance and paid time off

Uniform allowance

Mental health support resources

Pet care discounts

Career development pathways

Job summary

Bayview Animal Hospital in Ottawa is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with 2+ years post-grad experience to join a compassionate team. The role involves surgical and clinical assistance, patient care, and client education, with a focus on high-quality veterinary services in a well-regarded AAHA-certified clinic.

You will help with anesthesia, IV catheter placement, lab work, and record-keeping while supporting a family-oriented team providing exceptional care for pets and their

Qualifications

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician program and eligibility to register 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.

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

Surgical assistance

Venipuncture

Anesthesia monitoring

Medication administration

Client communication

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Education

Veterinary Technician program

Job description

Bayview Animal Hospital in Ottawa is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with 2+ years post-grad experience to join a compassionate team. The role involves surgical and clinical assistance, patient care, and client education, with a focus on high-quality veterinary services in a well-regarded AAHA-certified clinic.

You will help with anesthesia, IV catheter placement, lab work, and record-keeping while supporting a family-oriented team providing exceptional care for pets and their