Company Description
King Animal Hospital, a newly constructed privately owned 60,000 sq ft. Equine and Small Animal Referral and Emergency Hospital, located in King City, ON is seeking passionate and experienced Senior Registered Veterinary Technicians to join our Anesthesia Department.
As a practitioner, you will be able to provide excellent patient care through the support of leading diagnostics, tools, and practices, and work along-side our multidisciplinary team that will include fellow RVTs, strong ACA support and Board-Certified Surgeons, Critical Care Specialists, Emergency Services Doctors, Neurologists, Internists, Anesthesiologists, Ophthalmologists, Dermatologists, and Cardiologist.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Senior Anesthesia Registered Veterinary involves providing anesthesia support for surgical and diagnostic procedures, monitoring patient vital signs, ensuring anesthesia safety, and assisting in post-operative care.
The Senior Anesthesia Registered Veterinary Technician will also collaborate with the veterinary team to educate clients and staff on anesthesia protocols and post-operative care.
You will utilize your skills to administer sedation and anesthesia for routine and complex cases, supported by our Board-Certified Anesthesiologists.
Responsibilities include:
As the Senior Anesthesia RVT you will provide leadership and guidance to the team
Perform pre-anesthetic patient evaluations.
Work in partnership with the Anesthesiologist to develop individualized sedation/anesthetic protocols based on the patient and procedure.
Ensure adequate analgesia is provided through multi-modal pain management, and via advanced regional anesthetic techniques.
Provide continuous monitoring throughout the anesthetic period.
Assist with recovery and postoperative care.
Maintain anesthetic equipment and supplies.
We will provide training on leading diagnostics and equipment including but not limited to 3.0 T MRI, 128-slice GE CT, digital x-ray, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, peripheral nerve stimulator, and more.
What We Offer
King Animal Hospital is dedicated to excellent patient care but is also committed to employee wellness and development:
We are committed to ensuring you have meaningful work with continuing education and career path planning.
We integrate wellness systemically into the hospital with full bench strength support,
Onsite Social Worker, and Human Resources professionals,
Paid time off, healthy schedules, defined roles and responsibilities, and a corporate gym.
We will work hard to ensure you are seen for the unique contributions that you bring to the hospital.
We understand the importance of strong interdepartmental communications and are dedicated to ensuring all employee’s voices are heard.
All leaders will have leadership training to further support a positive culture.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
Extended health and dental insurance, and life insurance,
Paid time off including vacation, sick days, personal days,
Annual budget for continuing education ($2000),
Discounts on personal pet services and products,
RRSP matching to support your retirement.
Out of Hours Pay & Call in Stipend
Additionally, as a team member of King Animal Hospital, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills in a supportive, collaborative environment and to advance your career alongside leading experts in the veterinary industry.
Our Ideal Candidate:
The successful candidate is passionate about animal care; and about excellence in medicine. You will have the desire to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Ideally you have a minimum of 4 years as a Registered Veterinary Technician and at least one year in Referral Anesthesia Services.
Qualifications
Registered Veterinary Technician
Strong experience in Anesthesia in a Referral or Emergency Hospital
Interested in and ability to lead and train others.
Knowledge of anesthesia administration and monitoring
Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to lift and restrain animals safely
To Apply:
Please reach out to Elizabeth Lloyd, Human Resources Generalist at elloyd@kinganimalhospital.com.