Job description
Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency Medicine (Small Animal) overnights
We are looking for an RVT to join our emergency team, working three, 12-hour night shifts per week You must have a degree in veterinary technology . Excellent communication skills are required, both verbal and written, and bilingualism would be an asset but is not a requirement. Attention to details, punctuality and organizational skills are essential. The ability to stay calm and focused in stressful situations is a must. The candidate should demonstrate proactive thinking and be able to function both independently and with a team.
The candidate should be familiar with triaging and procedures commonly seen in an emergency hospital. (e.g. anesthesia, CRI calculations, glucose curves, exotic handling, lab procedures etc.), however training and mentorship are available.
Applicants must have at least two years of relevant experience, with a signing bonus for more experienced applicants.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Triaging emergencies as they arrive
Communicating with clients: patient updates, medication and discharge instructions
Performing CPR
Calculating CRIs on a variation of drug combinations
Admitting patients for hospitalization
Tube feeding/handling of exotics
Performing in-patient nursing care
Assisting in emergency surgeries
Performing technical procedures, such as venipuncture, IV catheter placement, radiographs
Conducting a variety of laboratory tests
Assisting for a variety of procedures, urinary catheter placement, feeding tube placement, thoracentesis etc.
Anesthetizing and monitoring patients during procedures
Work a variety of shifts, including overnights and weekends
Salary: $31.20-43.20/hr
Based on experience, additional qualification and bilingualism
Each potential candidate is assessed individually.
Salary will be proportional to experience as an RVT. Full-Time employees receive comprehensive benefits, CE and uniform allowance, OAVT dues and staff discounts on products and services provided.
Requirements:
Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician with the OAVT
OR
Eligible to write the VTNE
Fluency in English is required. Individuals with bilingual language skills (French and English) are encouraged to apply and are compensated for it.
What we Can Offer:
Professional dues paid
Continuing education credit
Paid flex, family, or sick leave
Additional wage premiums
Employee discount, in accordance with the employer's discount policy
Comprehensive benefit package included
Work with leading specialists for professional development
Growth opportunities
Who we are:
Known as OAESH and founded in 2012, this is Ottawa's only non-corporate-owned Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Hospital, proudly owned by veterinarians, and serving Ontario and southwest Quebec in Canada. Our mission is to promote animal welfare by offering specialized and 24-hour emergency veterinary services. Passion, Dedication, Compassion, and Excellence about our team and the clients we serve is our culture; we believe in a great experience for our team, clients, patients, and referring veterinarians.
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Our facility has on-site CT, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and a fully equipped laboratory. Enjoy collaboration with our board-certified specialists in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Radiology.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $31.20-$43.20 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Discounted or free food
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Store discount
Vision care
Experience:
veterinary technician: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
