Veterinary Technician, General Practice

Location: Ottawa, ON

Level: Experienced, 2+ years post-graduation

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Status: Existing

Compensation: $28.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience and skill set

At Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centre, we welcome a full-time Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our established General Practice team in Ottawa, Ontario. This is an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Technician to work alongside a collaborative team to provide high-quality small-animal patient care.

What You Will Do

- Clinical & Surgical Assistance: Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and medical procedures, including patient preparation, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, pain management, and surgical and dental procedures.

- Comprehensive Patient Care: Place and maintain IV catheters and administer medications, fluids, and treatments as directed. Collect and process blood, urine, cytology, and other laboratory samples.

- Client Education & Compassionate Support: Educate and communicate with clients on medications, treatments, nutrition, preventive care, and at-home patient care.

- Medical Records : Maintain accurate patient files, medical logs, and inventory.

- Team Collaboration: Work with team members to deliver an exceptional patient and client experience.

- Team Training: Support, train and mentor new graduates, including Veterinary Assistants.

- Patient Appointment: Assist with 8+ scheduled and walk-in appointments per day.

What You Will Bring

- Minimum of 2 years of hospital experience as an RVT .

- Actively licensed (or eligible) with OAVT as a Registered Veterinary Technician.

- Solid knowledge of patient care,



anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.

- Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient assessment.

- Ability to safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques.

- Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills.

- Compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal care.

- Commitment to continuing education and ongoing professional development.

- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

What We Can Offer You

- Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role.

- RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.

- Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.

- Annual CE Allowance.

- Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options.

- Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.

- Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.

- Various career development pathways .

- Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app.

Our hospital:

Today, we bring general wellness care, 24/7 emergency medicine, and board-certified specialty services together under one roof in our state-of-the-art, purpose-built Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centre. Supported by a close-knit family of 160 team members and 30 collaborative doctors, you'll have access to advanced diagnostic tools, dedicated tech

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