Surgical RVT: Anesthesia Expert & Mentor

Marsveterinary; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%)

Paid time off for continuing education

Annual CE Allowance

Flexible benefits: 24+ hrs/week for-ED

Uniform allowance

Mental health support tools and EAP

Career development pathways

Pet care discounts and wellness app

Job summary

Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital (TVEH) in Scarborough, Ontario, is expanding our Surgery and Anesthesia Registered Veterinary Technician team. This role offers a collaborative environment to provide high-quality small-animal care around the clock.

The RVT will assist surgeons, manage anesthesia, place IV catheters, collect samples, and educate clients while maintaining precise medical records. Benefits include compensation, time off, CE allowances, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province.
• Close attention to detail and accuracy in patient care and recordkeeping.
• 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 your assigned Surgeon veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and medical procedures, including patient preparation, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, and pain management.
• 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: Coordinate with other department team members to deliver an exceptional patient and client experience.
• Team Training: Support, train and mentor new graduates, including Veterinary Assistants.

Skills

RVT

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

RVT program completion

Tools

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory procedures

Job description

Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital (TVEH) in Scarborough, Ontario, is expanding our Surgery and Anesthesia Registered Veterinary Technician team. This role offers a collaborative environment to provide high-quality small-animal care around the clock.

The RVT will assist surgeons, manage anesthesia, place IV catheters, collect samples, and educate clients while maintaining precise medical records. Benefits include compensation, time off, CE allowances, and career development opportunities.