Gander Veterinary Clininc is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician (Full-time)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our animal patients while assisting veterinarians in various medical procedures. This position requires a strong commitment to animal welfare, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities
• Assist veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
• Perform laboratory tests, including blood work and urinalysis, to aid in diagnosis.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Monitor and record vital signs of animals during procedures and recovery.
• Maintain accurate medical records for all patients.
• Prepare animals for surgery by ensuring proper anesthesia protocols are followed.
• Educate pet owners on post-operative care and general animal health practices.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the clinic, including sterilization of instruments and equipment.

Skills
• Proficiency in laboratory procedures and techniques related to veterinary medicine.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with pet owners and team members.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately, ensuring their comfort during examinations or treatments.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills for maintaining accurate records.
• Capability to work under pressure while managing multiple tasks efficiently.

Join our passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care!

General Description:

The primary function of the Registered Veterinary Technician is to provide professional veterinary services in accordance with the policies of the Practice and the highest standards of the veterinary technician profession. This will include the performance of your duties honestly, ethically, and diligently. Your work at the Practice will require versatility, as you may be required to respond to a variety of administrative and operational needs. This will include elements of supervision, planning and coordinating efforts of others to ensure that the Hospital remains functioning with the highest quality veterinary services.

Required Knowledge:

The position of Registered Veterinary Technician requires the holding of the diploma of Veterinary Technology or similar diploma from an accredited veterinary technology school satisfactory for licensing in the province for which they are employed.

General Description:

The primary function of the Registered Veterinary Technician is to provide professional veterinary services in accordance with the policies of the Practice and the highest standards of the veterinary technician profession. This will include the performance of your duties honestly, ethically, and diligently. Your work at the Practice will require versatility, as you may be required to respond to a variety of administrative and operational needs. This will include elements of supervision, planning and coordinating efforts of others to ensure that the Hospital remains functioning with the highest quality veterinary services.

Required Knowledge:

The position of Registered Veterinary Technician requires the holding of the diploma of Veterinary Technology or similar diploma from an accredited veterinary technology school satisfactory for licensing in the province for which they are employed.

Hiring Policy:

Our hospital does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status or the presence of any non-position-related medical problem or handicap.

Reporting:

The Registered Veterinary Technologist’s primary reporting responsibility is to the Office or Practice Manager of the veterinary Practice.

Specific Accountabilities:

The Registered Veterinary Technologist is responsible to perform all the usual functions of a Registered Veterinary Technician and is accountable for client cases for which he/she/they/them has carriage including, but not limited to routine therapeutic procedures, patient record management, anesthetic monitoring, post-operative management/monitoring, accurate client billing, client education, and discharge of patients. The Registered Veterinary Technician is expected to maintain his/her/they/them professional standards.

General Accountabilities:

Ensures work is carried out in a safe and effective manner and contributes to a work environment based on mutual trust and respect.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:
• Signing bonus

Benefits:
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:
• English not required

Work Location: In person