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

Department: Surgery and Anesthesia
Location: Scarborough, ON (GTA)
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Status: Existing
Compensation: $27.00 to $40.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills

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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!