Veterinary Technician - Small Animal Emergency Department
Ontario 1 month ago
Job Description
Employer: King Animal Hospital
Position: Veterinary Technician - Small Animal Emergency Department
Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent
Location: King City, Ontario
Employment Address: 1265 19th Sideroad, King City, Ontario L7B 1K5
Hours of Work: 40 hours/week
Language: English
Benefits:
· Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy.
· Eligible for health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, night shift premium ($2/hour) and RRSP matching (up to 5
· Eligible for paid vacation, sick, and personal days
· Eligible for $2,000 annual continuing education allowance (prorated first year)
· Eligible for staff pet care discounts
· Eligible for onsite wellness support: corporate gym, social worker, healthy schedules and supportive leadership
· Eligible for night premium
Salary: $36 CAD / hour
Contact: Please send resumes to tbrumwell@kinganimalhospital.com and include "Veterinary Technician" in the email subject line.
Job Overview:
King Animal Hospital is hiring passionate and experienced Veterinary Technicians to join our Small Animal Emergency team in our 60,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility offering specialty referral, rehabilitation, and emergency services.
You shall be employed in the position of Veterinary Technician. Reporting to the Registered Veterinary Technician Manager.
Why Join Us?
· Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of RVTs, ACAs, and Board-Certified Specialists in Surgery, Critical Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Rehabilitation
· Gain hands-on experience with advanced procedures like central line placement, CRI management, transfusion medicine, and ventilation
Duties:
· Providing exceptional nursing care and support to patients including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, performing diagnostics and completing treatments
· Working collaboratively with the veterinary team to provide advanced diagnostics as well as exceptional care
· Obtaining and processing samples using in-house diagnostic lab equipment
· Preparing and maintaining detailed medical records, including patient histories, treatment plans, and diagnostic results using our information systems
· Communicating with pet owners to provide updates on their pet's condition, as well as intake and discharge appointments and follow up calls
· Participating in continuing education and professional development to stay up to date on the latest innovations and developments in referral, emergency and critical care
· Creating anesthetic protocols and performing sedated treatments and procedures as well as general anesthesia
· Triaging and stabilizing emergency patients
· Assisting with duties in other departments as required by the Company
· Any other Veterinary Technician duties as required