Veterinary Technician, RVT, Don Mills Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Toronto is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have completed a relevant program and possess strong technical and interpersonal skills. You will assist in patient care and surgical preparation while benefiting from a supportive community and extensive professional development opportunities. VCA is committed to fostering a compassionate and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

RRSP Employer Group Match Program

Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time

Exceptional career development

Generous personal pet care discounts

Virtual health care offering

Qualifications

• Have completed a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program.
• Technical skills or knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, and pharmacy.
• Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records.

Responsibilities

• Surgical preparation, assisting, and patient recovery.
• Compassionate care for hospitalized patients.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with colleagues and pet parents.

Skills

Compassionate care

Technical skills in physical examinations

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Passion to learn

Education

Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program

Job description

Veterinary Technician, RVT Location: North York, ON

Don Mills Animal Hospital is welcoming a full-time, dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our amazing network of skilled veterinary professionals. While our network is large, we still offer that local community feeling, mentorship, and additional training!

Requirements and Responsibilities

• Have completed a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program.
• Technical skills or knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy.
• Surgical preparation, assisting and patient recovery.
• Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records.
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients and their pet parents.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to problem-solve or the ability to ask clarifying questions to help you find solutions.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents.
• Passion to learn more within the role.
• A love for all companion animals!!

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Why us?

Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to use your skills to their fullest potential? If so, we would love to connect with you! Our hospital has been proudly serving the Don Mills community for over 40 years, and is a unique one-of-a-kind 3-doctor GP practice! Our tight-knit community is a great place to call home.

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 you can thrive in: We have the right fit for you!

• RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada
• Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
• Wellness and Appreciation!
• Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!
• Paid membership and dues
• Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
• Employee assistance program
• Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
• Referral Bonus Rewards!
• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
• Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care
• Access to amazing mini-courses
• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
• Annual uniform allowance
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

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