REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (HOSPITAL)
40 hours per week | ON SITE | $55,000-$58,000 Annual Salary
About the Role
Reporting to the Hospital Operations Manager, the Registered Veterinary Technician (Hospital) will be responsible for assisting the hospital veterinarian with all aspects of surgical procedures and treatments and assisting with general hospital operations and administration. This position will also be responsible for the care of the animals housed in the hospital, ensuring hospital inventory and general cleanliness are maintained and supplies are ordered as required
What You’ll Do
- Assist veterinarian with animals before, during, and following surgery and by preparing surgical equipment, administering and monitoring anaesthetics and post-surgery clean up
- Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
- Monitor and recover animals post-surgery
- Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
- Administer treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian
- Work cohesively with hospital volunteers providing guidance as needed
- Notifies supervisor of any health problems or concerns regarding the animals
- Maintain, clean, and sterilize hospital equipment
- May be called upon to give emergency resuscitation or perform other life saving procedures
- Clean and disinfect cages, rooms, and surrounding areas
- General housekeeping of clinic, including cleaning floors and counter tops
- Ensure all animals that are treated in the hospital have records that are maintained accurately in client database systems and enter notes/exams as required
- Maintain drug and surgery logs
- Ensure that yourself and your team work in a safe, healthy, and supportive environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations
What You’ll Bring
- Post-secondary education in Animal Science, Veterinary Technologies, Animal Care or equivalent work experience with certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician
- Be a member of good standing with OAVT
- Experience working in a veterinary hospital is required and a solid understanding of shelter medicine would be ideal
- Strong time management and interpersonal skills
- Experience with client based veterinary software and PetPoint as an asset
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization
- Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
- Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance the health and wellbeing of the animals in our care
- Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
- Demonstrates understanding and passion for animal welfare
- Self-motivated with a proven ability to complete tasks with competency and accuracy
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs
- Ability to work weekends and evenings as required
Value Alignment
- Genuine interest in supporting people and building a healthy, inclusive workplace culture.
- Genuine interest in the welfare of animals and congruent values with the organization
- Alignment with our values of compassion for pets & people, inclusivity, perseverance, well-being, and life-long learning
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Opportunities for team connections and collaboration in person
- Professional development/training opportunities
- Regular interactions with adorable animals and a meaningful impact in daily work
- Employee benefits package including medical, dental, veterinary, and retail
Working Conditions
The work environment inherently contains common animal-related allergens, including but not limited to fur, dander, and cleaning agents. This role also requires prolonged sitting (up to 8 hours/day), computer usage for extended periods, as well as standing, walking, bending as necessary. As such, you are able to perform all the essential duties of the position in such an environment.
Learn More About The GTHS
We’re a community-based non-profit organization providing a vulnerable animal shelter, animal adoption services, low-cost veterinary care, and community programs and services (www.gths.ca).
If this position sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your resume and cover letter on Indeed’s job portal directly https://ca.indeed.com. This position will remain open until filled; interviews will be scheduled as candidates are selected. Please note, AI is not used during the recruitment and selection process.
This position is to fill a current vacancy.
*We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The GTHS will endeavor to make accommodations based on individual accommodation needs, please notify [email protected] about your specific needs, this information will be kept confidential.
Pay: $55,000.00-$58,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
