Veterinary Technician, RVT, Burgess Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Squamish; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital network in Canada is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join their dedicated team. The position welcomes new graduates and emphasizes mentorship and growth in specialty practices like surgery, internal medicine, and dermatology. Ideal candidates will have a passion for companion animals and a commitment to providing excellent patient care. Benefits include continuing education support and personal pet care discounts.

Benefits

VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program

Paid wellness days and sick days

Referral Bonus Rewards

Generous personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Proven ability to keep accurate patient records.
• Willing to enhance technical skills in anesthesia.
• Compassion for hospitalized patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform procedures like vaccinations and venipuncture.
• Assist in surgeries and monitor anesthesia.
• Provide compassionate care to pets and support to pet parents.

Skills

Clinical procedures

Anesthesia monitoring

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician or eligible to register

Veterinary Technician student nearing graduation

Job description

Overview

Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT Location: Cambridge, ON

Burgess Animal Hospital is welcoming a full-time, dedicated registered Veterinary Technician, RVT to join our team. If you are a Veterinary Technician student who is graduating soon, we are happy to support and train you for this role. While our network is large, we still offer that local community feeling, mentorship, and additional training.

Do you have a keen interest in pursuing one or more specialty services: ophthalmology, internal medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, oncology, neurology, dermatology or radiology? Our RVTs are given the necessary tools and resources to be successful in pursuing one or multiple passions within our hospitals.

New graduates with knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy – welcome to apply! We love growing new graduates!

Responsibilities / Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician or eligible to register, or Veterinary Technician student nearing graduation

• Perform clinical procedures; collection and interpretation of skin and ear cytology, needle biopsies, cystocentesis, vaccine administration, venipuncture samples, wound treatment and bandage application, tonometry, blood pressure, Schirmer tear and fluorescein tests, catheter placement

• Surgical preparation, surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, patient assessment, and patient recovery

• Willing to enhance technical skills: anesthesia, CRIs, epidurals

• Willing to embrace our commitment to Hands-free Radiology

• Ability to thrive in a steady and often fast-paced environment

• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents

• Proven ability to keep accurate patient records

• Strong ability to problem-solve, or the ability to ask clarifying questions, to help you find solutions

• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients and their pet parents

• Passion to learn more within the role

• A love for all companion animals

What VCA Canada Offers

Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!

• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!

• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

• Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!

• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!

• Paid membership and dues; Annual uniform allowance

• Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time

• Employee assistance program

• Continuing education benefits: paid to learn!

• Referral Bonus Rewards!

• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus

• Virtual health care (telemedicine) offers quick access to quality care

• Access to amazing mini-courses

• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives

• Generous personal pet care discounts

• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

Email: [e-mail] for further information or click Apply Now!

VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.

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