Are you looking for challenging and exciting work in a wonderful, family-friendly city? The independently-owned Ottawa Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital has an opening for a registered veterinary technician (with a diploma from a recognized institution) to work as part of our specialized surgical team. The hours are 8 am-6 pm Monday to Thursday, with assistance covering in other departments as needed. Come and work in a fast-paced, inclusive environment with our highly skilled and dedicated team, which has been serving Ottawa, Gatineau and surrounding areas for the past fourteen years. Offering both emergency and specialty services, we are known for our compassionate care and superb client service for dogs, cats and exotics.

Candidates must have a Registered Veterinary Technician diploma from a recognized institution and a minimum of three years experience assisting in surgical procedures.

Bilingualism is appreciated and rewarded but not required. A positive attitude is essential! On-the-job training will give you exposure to advanced veterinary patient management and allow you to grow.

We offer:



very competitive wages; dental and extended health care; disability and life insurance; on-site parking; paid time off; generous employee pet discounts; OAVT dues and continuing education and uniform allowances. We place a high value on work-life balance.

This position has tremendous prospect for growth and advancement as our hospital grows. We like to work with energetic, motivated, and communicative individuals with a robust desire to make a positive difference in the lives of pets and their people. Come and join our fun-loving family – we look forward to hearing from you!

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $26.00-$36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Discounted or free food
Extended health care
Life insurance
In office parking
Paid time off
Store discount
Vision care

Experience:
veterinary technician: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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