Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital of West Toronto is looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our emergency team! At the Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital of West Toronto, we pride ourselves on practicing high-quality medicine while delivering exceptional customer service. Our hospital is a place where your skills will be fully utilized, in an environment that values work-life balance and having fun. We foster a happy, friendly atmosphere where our diverse team works cohesively. To maintain this positive culture, we regularly enjoy holiday parties, games, and even have a dedicated culture ambassador. Our mission is to create a fun and inviting workspace while providing kind, compassionate care to our patients. Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence.
Requirements
- Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician in good standing with OAVT.
- Strong skills in anesthesia and willingness to learn advanced techniques.
- Experience in multi-modal pain management.
- Proficient in radiography and bandage changes.
- Comfortable with drug dosage calculations and creating anesthetic protocols.
- Skilled in catheter placement and blood draws.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and provide top-notch patient care.
Responsibilities
- Venipuncture & IV catheter placement
- Triage & Assess patients/obtain vitals.
- Critical thinking
- Providing nursing care/monitoring to hospitalized patients.
- Anesthesia, Surgery prep, Patient recovery
- Running in-house lab testing & use of Cubex
- Filling prescriptions/Dispensing oral and iv medications
- Drug administration.
- Radiographs
- Provide client education!
- ECG monitoring
- Advanced CPR
- Central lines
- Placing urinary catheters
- Placing nasogastric tubes
- Placing nasal cannulas
- Maintaining indwelling tubes (chest tube, feeding tube)
- Blood transfusions
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits: Premiums 100% covered by the hospital, OAVT dues paid, RRSP plan with employer matching.
- Professional Growth: CE opportunities and a supportive learning environment.
- Vacation Time: Earn vacation within your first year.
- Fully Equipped Facility: Access to digital x-ray, ultrasound, IDEXX in-house analyzers, I-Stat, multi-parameter monitoring equipment, Evet, and more.
- Additional Perks: Secure underground parking, employee pet discounts, vision care, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
