Dentistry and Oral Surgery Registered Veterinary Technician – Lakeshore Animal Health Partners

Join Our Team at in Mississauga, ON!

Are you a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician seeking an exciting role in our Dentistry and Oral Surgery department?

Lakeshore, strategically located in the Greater Toronto Area, is committed to reshaping pet healthcare by offering 24 / 7 emergency care and an extensive array of specialty veterinary services.

As part of the family, we believe in providing our furry friends with the same high-quality healthcare as their human companions.

and have collaborated to establish Lakeshore, our second AHP location. We are actively seeking skilled registered veterinary technicians to join our Dentistry and Oral Surgery department.

Lakeshore boasts similar amenities to our existing location but with an expanded footprint. Imagine working in a facility where technical expertise and medical equipment rival those found in sophisticated human hospitals, complete with a state-of-the-art 3-Tesla MRI for exceptional diagnostic capabilities.

If you’re ready to be part of our dynamic team, we look forward to meeting you!

Our Candidates Require :

• To be Registered Veterinary Technician with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians
• Experience in dentistry or special interest in dentistry and oral surgery is an asset
• Experience with anesthesia (required)
• The ability to perform exceptionally well under pressure
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Strong desire to educate and build solid relationships with clients
• A passion for making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners

Duties and responsibilities :

Under the supervision of the Oral Surgeon, the duties and responsibilities of the Registered Veterinary Technician includes, but are not limited to :

• Perform evaluation of the patient’s condition by evaluation of the animal, reviewing patient history and diagnostics
• Prepares preanesthetic evaluation form using the above acquired information for discussion with the supervising Oral Surgeon and Anesthesiologist
• Case set up and preparation (set up of anesthetic machine, monitors, anesthetic agents required for case, specialized equipment) as per the LAHP Anesthetic SOP
• Provides continuous monitoring of the animal throughout the entire anesthetic period
• Responsible for accepting referrals from various channels and booking the referrals according to ezyVet and / or doctor specific protocols
• Introducing one-self to clients, bringing them into examination rooms and taking a preliminary history prior to oral surgeon beginning the appointment
• Proficient in dental hygiene procedures including cleaning, scaling and polishing teeth
• Perform dental radiographs
• Educate clients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventative care for their pets
• Preparation and maintenance of medical records
• Ability to identify and report changes with in-hospital patients to Oral Surgeon and / or Anesthesiologist
• Rounding patients to the ER and ICU department for overnight care
• Performing and submitting laboratory samples
• Administering oral, IM and IV medications
• Using independent judgment and initiative
• Experience with ezyVet / VetRadar is an asset but not required
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Work well as part of a team

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation , with wages ranging from $25-35 / hr (CAD)
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Mentorship
• Continuing education allowance
• Comprehensive benefit plan including medical / dental coverage
• Access to medical webinar events throughout the year by leading specialists
• Opportunity to advance in your career and career planning
• Commitment to the community and to helping pets in need
• Competitive medical and pet supply discounts
• Canada wide internal transfer opportunities

We offer high starting pay, an exciting work environment and an excellent compensation package. Benefits include medical / dental coverage, paid sick days, paid CE, uniform allowance, and a generous pet discount.

We look forward to hearing from you!