Full-time Registered Veterinary Technician

The Lakeside Animal Hospital is looking for a new team member.

Do you want to work in an environment where you feel empowered and given the opportunity to use and develop your skills? Are you looking for a workplace that has optimism for our profession? Then come join the premiere veterinary healthcare provider in the Kingsville area. At LAH, we insist on a positive working environment, open communication and keeping things upbeat while caring for those in our community. We are a hard-working, supportive team, who’s top priority is providing the best client experience, while ensuring the highest quality healthcare.

We are a privately-owned hospital where work-life balance and a focus on wellness are paramount: we offer paid dues, paid sick days, as well as a uniform and footwear allowance. Plus, the option of a 4-day work week! There will be no on-call or weekend shifts, and we provide discounts on in-hospital products and treatments as well as professional services and complimentary IDEXX services for your pet(s).

Job Responsibilities:

– Provide exceptional customer service
– Provide top-notch patient care
– Focus on stress-free handling techniques
– Technical skills, including but not limited to: IV catheter placement, injections, fluid therapy, intubation, dental scale and polish, taking radiographs including dental radiographs, in-hospital treatments
– RVT medical appointments: including client education and minor procedures
– Support DVM: including filling prescriptions, restraint of patients, anaesthetic monitoring
– Assist reception when necessary (Manage incoming calls
Answer voicemails, emails and text messages)
– Invoicing and billing
– Screening/triaging for service needs
– Follow up with clients: phone calls and emails to update DVM on progress
– Document and maintain all confidential client information, service data and patient information
– Ensure all supplies are stocked the pharmacy, treatment area, surgery and dental suite as well as exam rooms
– General cleaning and maintenance duties

Experience and skills:

– Registered Veterinary Technician
– It is imperative that your values are aligned with our company’s Core Values: 
Integrity, Supportive teamwork, Adaptability, Accountability, Compassion and Progressive Growth
– We provide a safe space for mentorship and collaboration
– Friendly, personal and customer-focused
– Able to multi-task
– Detail oriented
– Typing skills
– Excellent written and verbal communicator
– Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail and texting software, familiarity with IDEXX cornerstone or neo software is an asset

Employment Incentives:

– Uniform provided
– RVT dues
– 5 paid sick days

– Benefits
– Discounts on in-hospital products & treatments, and professional services and complimentary IDEXX services for your pet(s)
– No weekend shifts