Job Description

Lakeshore Animal Health Partners ("Lakeshore") is seeking a

Registered Veterinary Technician for our 24/7 Emergency department

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Lakeshore is located in the Greater Toronto Area and offers 24/7 emergency care alongside a comprehensive array of specialty veterinary services. At the root of everything we do at Lakeshore Animal Health Partners is our guiding mission to provide pets with access to the same quality of healthcare available to their owners.

Led by a team of highly qualified veterinary specialists, Lakeshore Animal Health Partners is bringing human-level healthcare and comparative research to our veterinary patients and their families. The technical proficiency and medical equipment at Lakeshore Animal Health Partners equal or exceed that found in many sophisticated human hospitals; our 3-Tesla MRI provides clinicians with exceptional diagnostic capabilities.

Furthermore, AI-enabled software systems and our hospital design, informed by veterinarians in our network, help support our clinicians by keeping their focus on delivering high-quality care to patients. If you are interested in joining our dynamic team and ready to embrace an environment where possibilities thrive, send us your CV and resume!

About the role

As our ideal candidate you will have:

Registered Veterinary Technician with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians Experience in emergency medicine is an asset A successful ER technician must be able to perform well under pressure The ability to communicate and function well in a team atmosphere A passion for what they do every day A positive attitude, enthusiasm for the job A drive to make a difference in pets and their pet parents' lives

Skills and Effort Requirements

Under the supervision of the Emergency DVM, the duties and responsibilities of the ER Veterinary Technician include:

Triaging emergency patients, and history taking Performing and submitting laboratory samples Administering oral, IM, IV medications Ability to use independent judgment and initiative Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to participate as a cooperative team member Performing various treatments and diagnostics as directed MUST be willing/able to work night, holidays and weekends Should be able to multitask Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE OFFER

Friendly and supportive work environment

UNLIMITED

Continuing education allowance 2 PAID CE days Comprehensive benefit plan including medical/dental coverage Competitive compensation, wages from $26/hr (CAD) for Licensed Veterinary Technicians, based on experience Paid sick days + 2 "You deserve it!" paid days off per year An RSP match program Access to medical webinar events throughout the year by leading specialists Opportunity to advance in your career and career planning Commitment to the community and to helping pets in need Competitive medical and pet supply discounts Canada wide internal transfer opportunities
We offer high starting pay, an exciting work environment and an excellent compensation package. Benefits include medical/dental coverage, paid sick days, paid CE, uniform allowance, a generous pet discount, and more!

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to saving lives and improving outcomes for pets in need, we want to hear from you!

You'll be part of a team that supports professional development and you'll be provided with opportunities to grow throughout your career. We are looking to hire technicians for both our 24/7 ICU and Emergency departments.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Store discount Vision care Wellness program
Experience:

Registered Veterinary Technician: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Registered Veterinary Technician License with OAVT (required)
Work Location: In person