Join Our Exceptional Team at Lakeshore Animal Health Partners!
We’re offering a $1,000 signing bonus for qualified Registered Veterinary Technicians!
Are you a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician seeking an exciting role in our Surgery department?
Lakeshore, strategically located in the Greater Toronto Area, is committed to reshaping pet healthcare by offering 24/7 emergency care and an extensive array of specialty veterinary services. As part of the Animal Health Partners family, we believe in providing our furry friends with the same high-quality healthcare as their human companions.
Animal Health Partners and VetStrategy have collaborated to establish Lakeshore, our second AHP location. We are actively seeking skilled technicians to join our Surgery department. Lakeshore boasts similar amenities to our existing location but with an expanded footprint.
We look forward to meeting you!
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Earn competitive compensation, with wages ranging from $25-32/hr (CAD) for licensed Veterinary Technicians in good standing with OAVT.
- Annual Performance Reviews and ability to develop in your profession
- Various Team Building Activities
- Benefit from mentorship opportunities.
- Continuing education allowance + access to exclusive webinars and CE events
- Revel in paid sick/wellness days
- Health and dental plus a fantastic EAP, access to TELUS Health telemedicine & loads of other benefit perks
- RRSP package with matching
- Join our commitment to the community and helping pets in need.
- INDUSTRY LEADING medical and pet supply discounts
- And much more!!
About the Role:
Our Candidates Require:
- To be Registered Veterinary Technician with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians
- Experience in neurology or special interest in surgery is an asset
- The ability to perform exceptionally well under pressure
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A passion for making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners
- A positive attitude, enthusiasm for the job, and a relentless drive to excel every day Skills and Effort Requirements: Under the guidance of the Surgery DVMs, your duties will include:
- Assisting Doctors, Technicians and other personnel with the administration of medication, performing procedures, restraining dogs and cats
- Ability to identify and report changes to doctors
- Assist team in setting up for surgery for an effortless transition between surgery prep areas and the operating room
- Make sure cages and animals are properly identified and set within protocol
- Maintains a clean work space for all cages, runs and related areas
- Ability to assist in walking dogs several times a day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder
- Ability to perform radiographs using hands free techniques
- Willingness to scrub into operating rooms to assist surgeons
- Follow treatment orders on an electronic system (e.g., Ezyvet, VetRadar)
- Work well as part of a team
- Maintaining stock of materials within department
- Experience working with complex surgical cases
- Triaging emergency patients and history-taking
- Performing and submitting laboratory samples
- Administering oral, IM, IV medications
- Using independent judgment and initiative
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Participating as a cooperative team member
- Performing various treatments and diagnostics as directed
- Ability to multitask and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Other duties as assigned
Ready for a career where you make a difference every day? Lakeshore Animal Health Partners is part of the VetStrategy group of clinics, and we believe in doing extraordinary work that truly matters. From coast to coast, our opportunities across Canada are boundless, offering you the chance to make the most meaningful impact of your career. Join us in shaping the future of veterinary care!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
Experience:
- Registered Veterinary Technician: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- RVT in good standing with the OAVT (required)
Work Location: In person
