24 Aug
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Britannia Animal Hospital
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Mississauga
24 Aug
Britannia Animal Hospital
Mississauga
Job Summary
As a Registered Veterinary Technician, you will play an important role in providing exceptional care to our animal patients as well as supporting, training and coaching our clinic staff.
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about animal welfare and veterinary medicine and sharing their knowledge while supporting others.
Responsibilities will include all the tasks associated with a Veterinary Technician role as well as supporting and training clinic staff on procedural excellence.
Duties
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and treatments
- Collect and process laboratory samples, including blood, urine, and tissue specimens
- Perform diagnostic tests such as blood work, urinalysis, and other laboratory procedures
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian
- Maintain accurate medical records and update patient files
- Provide client education on animal care, nutrition, and post-treatment instructions
- Care for hospitalized animals by monitoring vital signs and administering treatments
- Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of surgical instruments and treatment areas
- Support inventory management by ordering supplies and ensuring proper storage
Qualifications
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification in Ontario
- 3 + years of hands-on experience as a Veterinary Technician
- Strong knowledge of veterinary nursing procedures, anesthesia, dentistry, and laboratory diagnostics
- Strong ability to multitask and effectively prioritize patient care in a fast-paced environment
- Confident and experienced with surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both clients and veterinary team members and ability to explain procedures
- Dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to every patient
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and across clinics
If you are passionate about animal care and want to make a difference in the lives of pets, we encourage you to apply.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and are committed to equal opportunities in employment and openness and respect with all stakeholders.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00-$31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- What is your current veterinary technician status?
a) Registered/Licensed Veterinary Technician
b) Non-Registered Veterinary Technician or Student
- What tasks have you performed independently in a veterinary clinic?
a) Blood draws, IV catheter placement, lab work, and patient treatments performed independently
b) Some of these tasks with support
- Which best describes your experience working in a fast-paced veterinary clinic setting?
a) Comfortable managing multiple patients, treatments, and urgent cases simultaneously
b) Some experience in a moderately busy clinic
c) Limited or no experience in a high-volume setting
- Which best describes your experience with veterinary software (e.g., AVImark, Pulse, IDEXX, PetDesk, Weave)?
a) Daily use in a veterinary clinic
b) Some experience
c) No experience
Work Location: In person
📌 Registered Veterinary Technician (Mississauga)
🏢 Britannia Animal Hospital
📍 Mississauga