Veterinary Technicians, VCA Canada Animal Hospitals, Ontario

VCA Canada; London; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading animal hospital network as a Veterinary Technician in Ontario, where you'll play a vital role in patient care and support veterinarians. Enjoy flexible schedules, career growth, and a range of benefits aimed at enhancing your professional journey and well-being.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Paid wellness days

Continuing education benefits

Referral Bonus Rewards

Employee assistance program

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Medical Library access

Paid membership and dues

Access to mini-courses

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Eligible to register with OAVT.
• New graduates welcome with knowledge of patient assessment and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist in major surgeries and work with critical patients.
• Discuss nutrition and post-operative care with clients.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Passion to learn

Education

Two-year diploma in Veterinary Technician program

Job description

VCA Canada Animal Hospitals are continuing to develop and support amazing teams, and welcome Veterinary Technicians to join our hospitals in Ontario!

THANK YOU!

We want to not only thank but also recognize our RVTs for their tireless effort and unwavering dedication to caring for life’s greatest companions.

RVTs are the primary support team for our Veterinarians. Without them, none of our hospitals would be open. RVTs wear many hats as they meet with clients to discuss everything from nutrition to behaviour and post-operative care. They are hygienists, nurses, and x-ray superstars, all rolled into one. They assist in major surgeries and work with some of the most critical patients. They are the glue that holds our practices together and wield an immense amount of knowledge, expertise, and passion.

What you bring to this role :

• Have completed a two-year diploma in a Veterinary Technician program; eligible to register with OAVT
• New graduates with knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy - welcome to apply! Preparing for your VTNE, we can help!
• Surgical preparation, assistance, 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 ask clarifying questions to help find solutions
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with colleagues and pet parents
• Passion to learn more within the role
• A love for all companion animals!!

What VCA Canada Offers

• Join our team and 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 you can thrive in!
• Career longevity; providing you with the opportunity to manage your own client appointments in collaboration with VCA Canada Veterinarians
• Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!
• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
• Flexible schedules; full-time, part-time, or casual
• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
• RRSP Employer 5% Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
• Paid membership and dues; Annual uniform allowance
• Paid wellness days; paid sick days; paid 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
• And extra perks like shopping discounts and wellness apps!

With over 50 small companion animal primary care & 6 specialty hospitals across Ontario, we have the right fit for you!

Barrie, Belleville, Burlington, Cambridge, Colborne, Collingwood, Gloucester, Guelph, Hamilton, Kanata, Kingston, London, Markham, Midland, Mississauga, Nepean, Newmarket, North York, Oakville, Oshawa, Ottawa, Peterborough, Petrolia, Port Colborne, Sarnia, Scarborough, Stittsville, Stoney Creek, Stouffville, Toronto, Waterloo, Whitby.