22 Oct
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Town and Country Animal Hospital
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Gormley
22 Oct
Town and Country Animal Hospital
Gormley
Who we are:
Town and Country Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician
Position Details
- Role: Registered Veterinary Technician
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: $25 - $33.50 per hour, based on experience and licensure
- Schedule: 4-day work week with rotating weekends. 12-hour and 8-hour shifts available
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Ten paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
At Town and Country, every patient we treat is someone’s beloved family member—and we care for them like our own.
Our close-knit team of compassionate veterinary professionals believes the best patient care starts with supporting one another, especially when days get busy or cases become challenging. We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician who thrives in a collaborative environment, takes pride in excellent nursing care, and finds purpose in making a meaningful difference for pets and the people who love them.
This role is ideal for an experienced RVT with solid anesthesia, surgical, dentistry, diagnostic, and patient-care skills who wants to be an integral part of a supportive and highly skilled veterinary team.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Close-knit,
collaborative team that supports one another
- Meaningful hands-on role with a strong focus on surgical and anesthetic nursing
- Opportunities to use your full RVT skill set
- Leadership that values compassionate medicine and excellent patient care
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Credentialing and license reimbursement
- Access to Vetcor TechLife, a community of more than 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
- A workplace where your technical knowledge, judgment, and patient advocacy are truly valued
What You’ll Do
- Prepare surgical suites, equipment, instruments, medications, and patients prior to procedures
- Prepare patients for surgery, including catheter placement, IV fluid setup, clipping, aseptic preparation, and positioning
- Calculate and prepare anesthetic and surgical medications under veterinary direction
- Induce and maintain anesthesia under the direction of the attending veterinarian
- Continuously monitor anesthetized patients, including ECG, SpO2, ETCO2, blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, and other appropriate parameters
- Recognize changes in anesthetic depth or patient status and promptly communicate concerns to the veterinarian
- Maintain complete and accurate anesthesia and surgical records
- Provide perioperative nursing care and closely monitor patients throughout recovery
- Ensure recovering patients remain warm, comfortable, clean, dry, and appropriately monitored
- Maintain and troubleshoot anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, oxygen supplies, and surgical equipment
- Clean, sterilize, package, and maintain surgical instruments according to established protocols
- Maintain surgical inventory and ensure supplies are stocked and ready for procedures
- Assist with surgical patient discharge and provide post-operative instructions as directed by the veterinarian
- Participate in post-operative patient follow-up as needed
- Perform RVT and technical appointments within clinic protocols and applicable regulations
- Complete patient assessments, rechecks, blood draws, bandage changes, suture or staple removals, nail trims, ear cleanings, and other technician-level services
- Assist with radiology and diagnostic procedures while following appropriate safety protocols
- Assist with dental procedures and perform dental cleanings as directed
- Support the reception team when needed based on hospital workflow
What You’ll Bring
- Current Registered Veterinary Technician certification in Ontario
- Hands-on experience working as a Veterinary Technician
- Strong knowledge of veterinary nursing procedures
- Confidence with anesthesia and surgical patient monitoring
- Experience with dentistry and laboratory diagnostics
- Strong patient‑assessment and technical nursing skills
📌 Veterinary Technician (Gormley)
🏢 Town and Country Animal Hospital
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