veterinary technician
Burnside Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician who is looking for a great career opportunity to join our amazing practice family. Burnside Veterinary Hospital is a beloved six-veterinarian companion animal hospital with a strong focus on providing high-quality medicine in a fun and supportive environment. Patient care is our top priority. We have a diverse and collaborative team of doctors with varying interests, providing you opportunities to utilize various skills and explore new opportunities of growth.
Your Primary Roles:
- Providing top quality nursing and patient care in a busy environment.
- Surgery - using up to date anesthetic protocols and equipment for monitoring and surgical assisting
- Dental procedures including scaling, polishing and digital dental radiographs
- Maintaining accurate patient medical records
- Client communication/education
-Perform various diagnostic tests using microscope and in house IDEXX analyzers
- Other tasks include: Venipuncture to place IVCs, draw bloods, vaccines, and medication administration.
- Supportive environment with opportunities to explore and support specific skills sets and interests
What?s In It For You?
- Comprehensive health benefits, short/long term disability, prescription, eye and dental care coverage, wellness program
- Competitive wage (based on experience)
- RRSP program with matching
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Incredible discount on animal services and products in hospital
- Full time hours; mornings, evening, weekend shift rotations
- On-site parking, accessible by public transit and car
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a Veterinary Technician program required
- Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on empathy, client care and customer service
- Ability to multitask under pressure in a busy stimulating setting
- Works effectively as a team or on your own, with or without supervision
- Existing knowledge of veterinary computer software system (Avimark) preferred, but not required
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $26.00-$28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person