Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

City Centre Animal Hospital is searching for a full-time and part-time enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Our purpose is to provide the highest standard of Veterinary care to our patients. Our ideal RVT would give gold-standard care to our patients and clients, have strong communication and be team oriented.

Our RVT works with our veterinarians in administering and monitoring medicine in accordance with the ABVMA License.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and analyze diagnostic tests (hematology, clinical chemistry, cytology, urinalysis, etc.) utilizing appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Communicate in a compassionate and professional manner with clients and fellow veterinary care team members using efficient oral and written communication skills.
• Assist Veterinarian with surgical and therapeutic procedures. Utilize gold-standard patient care techniques, ensuring operating room environment complies with all aseptic standards and protocols.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia and analgesia in accordance with the veterinary scope of practice and provincial laws governing the RVT profession.
• Provide excellent veterinary care in a professional and ethical manner through the synthesis of veterinary theory, principles, and concepts within the scope of regulations dictated by the provincial governing laws of the profession.
• Document and maintain accurate veterinary medical records, following regulated procedures and standards.
• Operate and maintain state-of-the-art veterinary medical equipment, following health and safety regulations in accordance with veterinary profession standards.
• Execute and evaluate quality diagnostic images utilizing knowledge of theory, principles, and concepts.
• Perform dental procedures in compliance with professional veterinary industry standards, employing an in-depth knowledge of dental structures, conditions, and lesions, causes and stages of diseases.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain and support a collaborative work environment and assist other staff members as required.
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of all medical supplies as determined by veterinary office inventory control procedures.

We require our RVT understand and perform the basic responsibilities of a veterinary technician including (but not limited to) :

• Venipuncture
• Placing IV Catheters
• Drug Calculations
• Administration of Medications (IV or other methods)
• Taking Vitals
• Gathering Medical History

Why work at City Centre Animal Hospital?

• Competitive wages
• Health Benefits Plan (includes dental)
• Flexible Schedule
• Uniform Allowance
• Wellness Account
• RRSP Matching
• Discounts on Veterinary Services & Products

At City Centre we strive to create a friendly and happy work environment where our team can learn and grow to reach their full potential!