Website Lakeshore Animal Health Partners
Are you a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician seeking an exciting role in our Neurology department? Lakeshore, strategically located in the Greater Toronto Area, is committed to reshaping pet healthcare by offering 24/7 emergency care and an extensive array of specialty veterinary services. As part of the Animal Health Partners family, we believe in providing our furry friends with the same high-quality healthcare as their human companions.
Animal Health Partners and VetStrategy have collaborated to establish Lakeshore, our second AHP location. We are actively seeking skilled RVTs to join our Neurology department. Lakeshore boasts similar amenities to our existing location but with an expanded footprint. Imagine working in a facility where technical expertise and medical equipment rival those found in sophisticated human hospitals, complete with a state-of-the-art 3-Tesla MRI for exceptional diagnostic capabilities.
But that’s not all! Our clinicians benefit from AI-enabled software systems and a hospital design crafted by veterinarians in our network, ensuring they can focus on delivering top-tier care to our beloved patients. If you’re ready to be part of our dynamic team, send us your CV and resume.
We look forward to meeting you!
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Earn competitive compensation, with wages ranging from $25-32/hr (CAD) for licensed RVTs in good standing with OAVT.
- Annual Performance Reviews and ability to develop in your profession.
- Various Team Building Activities
- Benefit from mentorship opportunities.
- Continuing education allowance + access to exclusive webinars and CE events
- Revel in paid sick/wellness days
- Health and dental plus a fantastic EAP, access to TELUS Health telemedicine & loads of other benefit perks
- RRSP package with matching
- Join our commitment to the community and helping pets in need.
- INDUSTRY LEADING medical and pet supply discounts
- And much more!!
About the Role:
Our Candidates Require:
- To be Registered Veterinary Technician with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians
- Experience in neurology or special interest in neurology is an asset
- The ability to perform exceptionally well under pressure
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A passion for making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners
- A positive attitude, enthusiasm for the job, and a relentless drive to excel every day
Skills and Effort Requirements:
Under the guidance of the Neurology DVM, your duties will include:
- Assisting Doctors, RVTs and other personnel with the administration of medication, restraining dogs and cats for performing passive range of motion exercises of neurologically abnormal patients
- Ability to identify and report changes to RVTs/doctor
- Assist team in setting up CT for an effortless transition between distinct areas in hospital
- Make sure cages and animals are properly identified and set within protocol
- Maintains a sterilized work space for all cages, runs and related areas
- Ability to walk dogs several times a day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder
- Follow treatment orders on an electronic system (e.g., Ezyvet, VetRadar)
Work well as part of a team - Wash, dry and organize towels and blankets
- Maintaining stock of materials within department
- Experience working with complex neurological cases including assisting in the set-up of stats
- Triaging emergency patients and history-taking
- Performing and submitting laboratory samples
- Administering oral, IM, IV medications
- Using independent judgment and initiative
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Participating as a cooperative team member
- Performing various treatments and diagnostics as directed
- Ability to multitask and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Other duties as assigned
Ready for a career where you make a difference every day? Lakeshore Animal Health Partners is part of the VetStrategy group of clinics, and we believe in doing extraordinary work that truly matters. From coast to coast, our opportunities across Canada are boundless, offering you the chance to make the most meaningful impact of your career. Join us in shaping the future of veterinary care!
About Us
Lakeshore Animal Health Partners is part of the VetStrategy group of clinics. A career with VetStrategy is anything but ordinary. Our work is something we’re truly excited about. Every day, we make an impact in the lives of others with veterinary care backed by a team of professionals who love what they do.
From Vancouver Island to Newfoundland, we have opportunities across Canada to fuel your passion. The possibilities are endless for you to do the most meaningful work of your career. Let us help you find your perfect role.
There are jobs and then there’s us. This is your moment to do the kind of work you find meaningful. Grab the opportunity to challenge yourself, push boundaries and learn new skills. Surround yourself with peers who will inspire you, and be inspired by you, to shape the future of veterinary care.
You’ll be part of a team that supports professional development and you’ll be provided with opportunities to grow throughout your career.
To apply for this job email your details to rvts@vetstrategy.com