RVT – Emergency Depratment

At the Burlington Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital, our vision is to be a trusted multi-specialty, emergency facility defined by our compassion, dependability and collaboration.

• We will provide compassionate care to our patients and clients, in their most stressful moments.
• We strive to be a dependable, reliable partner-in-care for our community.
• With collaboration as a part of our identity, we will remove barriers – both physical and otherwise – with clients, team members and referring hospitals. This fosters our exceptional teamwork, communication, medicine and nursing care.

We are here to help.

Although we are fully staffed with our amazing team, we are always looking for exceptional RVTs who align with our vision, to join our growing Hospital!  We take pride in the welcoming culture we have at our hospital and look for team members who are friendly, highly motivated, eager-to-learn and who value the opportunity to help the clients and patients who need us.

If this sounds like a great fit for you, please reach out so we can get to know you and tell you more about what sets us apart.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate in a compassionate and professional manner with clients and fellow veterinary care team members using efficient oral and written communication skills.
• Administer and analyze diagnostic tests (hematology, clinical chemistry, cytology, urinalysis, etc.) utilizing appropriate equipment and techniques.
• 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 nursing care in a professional and ethical manner 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.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain and support a collaborative work environment and assist other staff members as required.
• Other tasks as required by our technical support team.

Our clinic values our RVTs, and we prove it by supporting your personal, financial, and professional growth through:

• A Competitive Wage Rate
• A Comprehensive Health Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, & Vision premiums paid by clinic)
• Professional Services Coverage (chiropractor, massage therapist, physiotherapist, acupuncturist and more)
• Enhanced Mental Health Practitioner Coverage
• P3 Pawsitive Health & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Unlimited Continuing Education (CE) funds for advanced professional development plus three days of paid leave to attend CE
• RRSP Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Licensing & Membership Dues
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick & Personal Emergency Days
• Clothing Allowance
• Relocation Allowance to assist with moving expenses can be arranged for out-of-town candidates

We are a Canadian-owned, fully equipped, emergency and specialty hospital with in-house laboratory equipment, digital radiography, and ultrasound capabilities. We have 2 full-time specialty services and are on the cusp of expanding even more. Our management team is led by RVTs and DVMS with ER/Specialty experience who are so proud of our team every single day. Ready to join us? Curious? Reach out to our Hospital Administrator, Heather, and our Technical Manager, Mykhailo, at burlington.manager@p3vetpartners.ca

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace. If accommodation is needed, please contact burlington.manager@p3vetpartners.ca

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