Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery and Anesthesia, Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital

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Caring for Life's Greatest Companions

Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital (TVEH) is a large 24-hour emergency and referral hospital located in Scarborough, ON, and we are welcoming a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT to join our Anesthesia and Surgery Team. While our network is large, we still offer that local community feeling, mentorship, and additional training!

  • Work with their assigned Surgeon on appointments & surgical procedures
  • Excellent customer service skills, a positive attitude and the ability to put pets and pet parents at ease
  • Keep accurate medical records, answering messages and client communications
  • Prepare medications, estimates, and billing
  • Assist and perform anesthesia for patients across multiple services within the hospital
  • Technical skills: physical examinations, patient assessment, venipuncture, catheter placement, peripheral nerve blocks, epidurals, arterial catheters and orthopedic radiographs.
  • Review patient history, prepare flow sheets, and anesthetic protocols
  • Coordinate with other departments as needed
  • Obtain and prepare lab samples
  • Patient management & care
  • Willingness to learn and take on additional duties as needed

Key Qualifications:

  • Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist
  • Attention to detail
  • High level of accuracy
  • Dedication to providing the best patient experience
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to multitask with good time management skills
  • Exceptional client service
  • Compassion, Attentiveness & the ability to adapt to changing environments
  • Ability to remain calm and work under pressure and in emergencies
  • Has a positive attitude and supports a collaborative environment

What VCA Canada Offers!

  • RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada
  • Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
  • Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!
  • Paid membership and dues
  • Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
  • Employee assistance program
  • Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
  • Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
  • E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
  • Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care
  • A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
  • Access to amazing mini-courses
  • Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
  • Annual uniform allowance
  • Generous personal pet care discounts
  • And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

Email: careers.canada@vca.com Or apply directly!

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