Veterinary Technician - ER/CCU

VCA Animal Hospitals; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Ontario is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician for its ER/CCU department. This full-time role involves monitoring critical patients, performing treatments, and caring for specialized equipment. The candidate must have a Registered Veterinary Technician diploma and possess strong patient care skills. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid vacation and sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with intensive patient care and monitoring.
• Strong attention to detail in patient treatment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and perform treatments for critically ill patients.
• Recognize significant changes in patient conditions.
• Manage in-house lab samples and external lab submissions.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Venipuncture

Anesthetic monitoring

Equipment care

Mathematical skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician diploma

Job description

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VCA California Veterinary Specialists here in Ontario is the largest 24 hours Emergency and Specialty hospital in the Inland Empire. For the past decade, we have provided exceptional veterinary service and patient care. We take pride in what we do and are looking for a motivated individual who is willing to work with a strong team of individuals (including our VTS ECC) in a fast paced environment. Our ERCC Department may be a great fit for these skills

• Monitor and perform treatments for patients requiring intensive management, recognize significant changes in the patient’s condition, and notify the Doctor.
• Experienced with venipuncture and IV catheter placement on critical patients
• Anesthetic induction and monitoring of sensitive and critically ill patients
• Experience with specialized equipment care and use, and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Strong experience with care of urinary catheters, central lines, and nasal gastric tubes
• Solid mathematical skill and the ability to calculate CRI and medication dosages are a must
• Ability to run in-house lab samples and handle submissions to outside laboratories as needed
• Must be detailed oriented with the ability to bring attention to discrepancies in patient care and treatments
• Must be able to work productively with minimal supervision
  
  

This position is full-time Swing Shift

Compensation: $ 25 -$ 27 / hour

Compensation may be negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Shift differential available on weekend and later hours

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), CE allowance, generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business, Other, and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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