Veterinary Technician - Overnight

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

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals is seeking a motivated and experienced Veterinary Technician for their Overnight ERCC Department in Ontario. The role involves intensive patient monitoring, treatment administration, and working with a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation / sick days

401(k)

CE allowance

Employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency veterinary care is preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and perform treatments for patients requiring intensive management.
• Perform anesthetic induction and monitoring of sensitive patients.
• Run in-house lab samples and manage submissions.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Anesthetic induction

Patient monitoring

Attention to detail

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Job description

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VCA California Veterinary Specialists in Ontario is the largest 24-hour Emergency and Specialty hospital in the Inland Empire.

We have provided exceptional veterinary service and patient care for the past decade. We are seeking a motivated, experienced credentialed technician (RVT) for our ERCC Department to work with a strong team in a fast-paced environment. If you possess these skills, this could be a good fit for you.

Responsibilities :

• Monitor and perform treatments for patients requiring intensive management, recognize significant changes in the patient’s condition, and notify the Doctor.
• Experience with venipuncture and IV catheter placement on critical patients.
• Perform anesthetic induction and monitoring of sensitive and critically ill patients.
• Handle specialized equipment and be willing to learn new skills.
• Care for urinary catheters, central lines, and nasal gastric tubes.
• Calculate CRI and medication dosages accurately.
• Run in-house lab samples and handle submissions to outside laboratories.
• Pay attention to detail, especially regarding discrepancies in patient care and treatments.
• Work productively with minimal supervision.

Compensation and Benefits :

Compensation : $25 - $27 / hour, negotiable based on experience and credentials. Shift differential available for weekend later hours.

Benefits include : Medical, dental, vision, paid vacation / sick days, 401(k), CE allowance, employee pet discounts, and more.

Additional Information :

This description provides a general overview of the role and is not exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise duties as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For more details, visit our career page at vcacareers.com.

If you are a current employee, apply through our internal career site via Workday.