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Registered Veterinary Technician- 3-4 shifts every other week-Friday , Saturday, Sunday or Sa

Valliant HR
Barrie, ON

Job details

Part-time
$25–$35 an hour
7 hours ago

Qualifications

Laboratory experience
Microsoft Office
Organizational skills
Medical terminology
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

POSITION SUMMARY-This is 3-4 shifts every other week-Friday , Saturday, Sunday or Saturday, Sunday , Monday

The Registered Veterinary Technician is both a primary patient-care advocate and a front-line

representative of Barrie Animal Hospital. The RVT assists veterinarians in delivering medical care,

performs diagnostic and nursing procedures within their authorized scope, conducts technician-led

appointments, and educates clients. The role spans the technical functions of laboratory, imaging,

surgery and dentistry, and nursing care, and in urgent care extends to triage, stabilization, and higher-

acuity case support. It requires a person who is highly personable and perceptive, able to educate and

reassure people, well organized, able to solve problems quickly and accurately, and an effective team

member—someone who understands the hospital's mission, standards of care, and protocols well

enough to speak about them with confidence, and who helps sustain the bond between the practice and

each patient. As a condition of the role, the RVT must hold and maintain registration in good standing

with the College of Veterinarians of Ontario.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

CLIENT SERVICE & EXAM-ROOM TECHNICIAN (25%)

 Prepare and review the medical record (problem list, history, presenting complaint) before

bringing the client into the room; ensure the room is clean and stocked.

 Greet clients warmly and professionally; obtain and record TPR, history, weight (with weight-

history review/graphing), and new-patient photographs.

 Restrain patients within scope using Fear Free, low-stress, humane handling; never allow the

client to restrain.

[email protected]

www.barrieanimalhospital.com

705-737-1900 424 Dunlop St W

Barrie, ON L4N 1C2

 Recommend and educate on diagnostics, procedures, and services in the pet's best interest

(parasite prevention, nutrition, vaccination, deworming, dentistry).

 Collect blood samples and perform nail trims, anal glands, ear cleaning/plucking, and similar

treatments as directed.

 Prepare, administer, and explain medications as ordered, including SQ fluids and insulin; provide

estimates and supporting documentation.

 Admit and discharge patients; review discharge instructions, home-care demonstrations, and

educational materials; confirm charges and records are complete before returning the client to

reception.

 Conduct technician appointments: suture removals, nail trims, anal glands, ear

cleaning/plucking, medical and surgical rechecks, obesity and behaviour/Fear Free programs,

puppy/kitten consults, and new client/patient visits.

 Assist with euthanasia per the euthanasia protocol.

SURGICAL & DENTAL CARE (20%)

 Maintain organization and cleanliness of treatment and surgery areas; prioritize surgical and

outpatient procedures to keep doctors on schedule.

 Review each patient's history; calculate medication and fluid requirements; perform surgical

prep per doctor's instructions and clinic protocol.

 Administer pre-anesthetics and induce anesthesia per protocol and doctor specifications;

monitor anesthesia (heart rate, respiration, blood pressure), reporting to the doctor.

 Assist with surgical and dental procedures as required; recover patients safely; administer and

guide pain management.

 Perform authorized minor procedures (minor wound preparation, nerve-block placement,

bandaging and splint placement) under direction.

 Clean, wrap, and sterilize instruments and kits; maintain and service anesthetic machines and

monitoring equipment; check the oxygen supply daily.

 Maintain the controlled-drug log and surgery/anesthesia log in the PIMS; report any discrepancy

to the doctor and Practice Manager immediately.

 Ensure owners are contacted, discharge appointments booked, and charges/records entered

per protocol.

NURSING & URGENT CARE (25%)

 Medicate patients (oral, injectable, transdermal) with proper handling technique; place IV

catheters and program IV pumps per instruction.

 Assign and update medical cases on the treatment board; monitor, record, and report all

hospitalized-patient observations to the attending doctor.

 Set up and safely operate medical equipment; apply medical terminology, dosing, and drug

knowledge accurately.

 In urgent care, perform triage of walk-in and emergency presentations, prioritize by acuity, and

initiate stabilization and support (e.g., oxygen, IV access, sample collection) within scope and

under veterinary direction.

[email protected]

www.barrieanimalhospital.com

705-737-1900 424 Dunlop St W

Barrie, ON L4N 1C2

 Support higher-acuity and after-hours caseloads: anticipate doctor needs, manage multiple

concurrent patients, and maintain clear, professional communication under time pressure.

 Fill prescriptions per instruction, document in the record, and coordinate with pharmacies as

needed.

 Instruct team members on safe restraint to protect patients, staff, and doctors.

LABORATORY (15%)

 Obtain blood, urine, and other samples with attention to patient safety and welfare.

 Run in-house analyzers; prepare and analyze urinalysis, fecal, cytology, smears, stains, and

combo tests accurately and promptly; document results and notify doctors and clients.

 Prepare requisitions and process reference-lab bloodwork for daily pickup; ensure lab

procedures are invoiced correctly and results recorded.

 Stock supplies; label and spin tubes; maintain reagents and diagnostic equipment (including

scheduled maintenance) and confirm equipment is shut down appropriately.

IMAGING & DAILY OPERATIONS (15%)

 Follow radiation-safety guidelines and wear dosimetry and PPE; position patients correctly and

operate digital radiography per guidelines; transfer, document, and provide images to doctors;

maintain the radiology log, files, and equipment servicing.

 Navigate the PIMS to enter charges, generate lab requisitions, enter/print prescriptions,

schedule appointments, and record in the medical record; use telemedicine and image-sharing

tools per protocol.

 Support opening/closing routines: system start-up/shutdown and data backup, ensuring the

facility and grounds are clean, tidy, and odour-free, confirming all patients are tended to, and

securing the facility and emergency/phone coverage per protocol.

 Share in facility stewardship—front-desk and reception coverage, appointment-book

management, financial transactions, restocking of educational materials, inventory receiving,

minor equipment maintenance, and general cleanliness—using daily and weekly checklists.

(These duties are shared across the on-site team rather than belonging solely to this role.)

 Document all treatments, communications, findings, diagnostic results, and charges in the

medical record at the time of service, consistent with CVO record-keeping standards; ensure a

second person verifies charges before billing.

COMPETENCIES

 Current CVO registration in good standing; working knowledge of authorized/delegated acts and

record-keeping standards.

[email protected]

www.barrieanimalhospital.com

705-737-1900 424 Dunlop St W

Barrie, ON L4N 1C2

 Excellent interpersonal and client-service skills, including tact and composure with distressed or

demanding clients, and a professional telephone manner.

 Strong verbal and written communication; sound command of spelling, grammar, and

composition.

 Skilled animal restraint and handling; active listening, critical thinking, problem-solving, time-

management, and organizational skills; ability to multitask and prioritize while maintaining

accuracy—especially under urgent-care pressure.

 Computer and practice-management software proficiency (AVImark); accurate cash and

electronic-transaction handling.

 Ability to work safely with cleaning, disinfecting, laboratory, and anesthetic agents and radiation

sources, following established safety, radiation, and waste-handling practices.

 Commitment to continuing education and to genuine comfort with and affection for animals.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This role is performed in a clinical and urgent-care environment and involves prolonged standing and

movement, lifting and safely handling patients and supplies (with assistance for heavier loads, which

may exceed 45 kg), and exposure to animals, cleaning and anesthetic agents, radiation, and the inherent

risk of bites and scratches. Follow radiology and WHMIS/OHSA guidelines and wear radiation monitors

where required. Urgent-care shifts can be fast-paced and emotionally demanding; maintain composure,

use communication skills to de-escalate before problems arise, and seek support from a veterinarian,

the Office Manager, or administration when needed. Before touching or handling any patient, seek

guidance from the owner, a veterinarian, or a senior team member, and when in doubt, do not touch

the animal.

Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Flexible schedule
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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