Location Oakville, Ontario, Canada Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Job Id R-249262 Job Type Full time
Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT
Department: Specialty
Qualification: Veterinary Technician Diploma
Location: Oakville, Ontario
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Status: Existing
Compensation: $20.00 to $38.00, depending on experience and skills.
Schedule: May include some Saturdays
Mississauga-Oakville Emergency Hospital is currently welcoming a dedicated full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our established network of highly skilled professionals. Our team has excellent knowledge to share with you and will train you on our up-to-date surgical and diagnostic equipment. While previous experience in a Veterinary Hospital is an asset, our RVTs are given the necessary tools and resources to help you succeed in this role.
- Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT or eligible to register
- Confident team player who can also work independently when required
- Ability to perform a variety of clinical procedures including (not limited to): Venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, in house lab work, patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, assistance and patient recovery
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to keep accurate and detailed patient files
- Willing to further enhance technical skills and expertise including performing advanced anesthesia, CRI delivery and more.
- Ability to thrive in a steady and often fast paced environment
- Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease and creating a welcoming environment
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and a positive attitude in working with your colleagues and pet parents
- Strong ability to problem-solve
Our Specialty RVTs have the opportunity to work with and learn from other Specialty RVTs, ACAs as well as our board-certified Veterinary Specialists in Surgery, Oncology and Anesthesiology. If you want to expand your knowledge and skills, joining the MOVEH team would be a outstanding opportunity for career advancement.
What VCA Canada Offers
- RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada
- Paid membership and dues
- Paid wellness days
- Paid sick days
- Paid 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
- A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
- 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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