Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery and Anesthesia, Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital

Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT

Department: Surgery and Anesthesia

Location: Scarborough, ON (GTA)

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Status: Existing

Compensation: $ to $ per hour, depending on experience and skills

Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital (TVEH) is a large 24-hour emergency and referral hospital located in Scarborough, ON, and we are welcoming a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT to join our Anesthesia and Surgery Team. While our network is large, we still offer that local community feeling, mentorship, and additional training!

• Work with their assigned Surgeon on appointments & surgical procedures

• Excellent customer service skills, a positive attitude and the ability to put pets and pet parents at ease

• Keep accurate medical records, answering messages and client communications

• Prepare medications, estimates, and billing

• Assist and perform anesthesia for patients across multiple services within the hospital

• Technical skills: physical examinations, patient assessment, venipuncture, catheter placement, peripheral nerve blocks, epidurals, arterial catheters and orthopedic radiographs.

• Review patient history, prepare flow sheets, and anesthetic protocols

• Coordinate with other departments as needed

• Obtain and prepare lab samples

• Patient management & care

• Willingness to learn and take on additional duties as needed

Key Qualifications:

• Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist

• Attention to detail

• High level of accuracy

• Dedication to providing the best patient experience

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to multitask with good time management skills

• Exceptional client service

• Compassion, Attentiveness & the ability to adapt to changing environments

• Ability to remain calm and work under pressure and in emergencies

• Has a positive attitude and supports a collaborative environment

What VCA Canada Offers!

• RRSP Employer Group Match Program!Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada

• Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks

• Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!

• Paid membership and dues

• Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time

• Employee assistance program

• Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!

• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!

• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus

• Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care

• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!

• Access to amazing mini-courses

• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives

• Annual uniform allowance

• Generous personal pet care discounts

• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

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