Registered Veterinary Technician

  • Full Time
  • Kitchener
  • $28-$32 CAD / Hour

Website Williamsburg Veterinary Hospital

Registered Veterinary Technician – Full-Time

We are a privately-owned, growing, small animal hospital looking to expand and add to our fantastic team. We focus on quality medicine, compassionate patient care, and developing strong relationships with our clients and their pets. We offer a positive, inclusive and supportive work environment.

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Technician who truly loves what they do! In this role, you will utilize all your skills including:

  • Anaesthesia induction, monitoring and recovering patients
  • Dental prophylaxis and digital dental radiography
  • Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, administering medications and nursing care
  • Laboratory procedures and sample testing using our in-house IDEXX lab analyzers
  • Digital radiographs
  • RVT appointments (nail trims, suture removal, vaccine boosters, medication injections etc.).

You will also use your strong communication skills to provide nutritional guidance, medication instructions, and post-surgical care information to clients both in person and over the phone. From time to time, you will support our front-of-house team by answering incoming calls and billing out clients, helping ensure a smooth and positive client experience.

Shifts will be within our normal business hours:

Mondays: 8am – 6pm

Tuesdays: 8am – 6pm

Wednesdays: 8am – 8pm

Thursdays: 8am – 6pm

Fridays: 8am – 6pm

Saturdays 9am – 2pm (rotating Saturday schedule – and we are CLOSED on long weekends)

***Schedule to be determined based on the successful applicant’s availability & clinic needs

We offer competitive wages ($28-$32 per hour), with pay commensurate with experience.

Our candidate must be a Registered Veterinary Technician in good standing with the OAVT, or a graduate from an accredited program with plans to write the VTNE.

Work experience in a clinic setting is preferred. Knowledge of the AVImark system is a plus.

Benefits include:

· Generous staff discount on services, food and medications

· Extended health care plan, including dental, vision & paramedical services

· OAVT membership fees covered

· CE allowance

*We are hiring for a current, open position.   No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in our hiring process*

To Apply:

Please submit your RESUME AND A COVER LETTER directly to the Hospital Manager at dayna_rvt@rogers.com

*ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED*

***PLEASE NOTE: – WE ARE A SMOKE-FREE/SCENT-FREE WORKPLACE***

We have a fantastic staff at Williamsburg Veterinary Hospital & look forward to welcoming someone new to our team!

 

Tagged as: RVT

To apply for this job email your details to dayna_rvt@rogers.com

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