Job Description

Who we are::

Town and Country Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role:

Registered Veterinary Technician

Status:

Full-time

Salary:

Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule:

4 days a week with rotating weekends.
One 12 hour shift a week.

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You:

Competitive pay, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition:

Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate:

Ten paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

At Town and Country, we know that every patient we treat is someone's beloved family member -- and we treat them like our own. Our close-knit team of compassionate professionals believes that the best care comes from supporting one another, especially when days get hectic or cases get tough. If you're a Registered Veterinary Technician who thrives in a collaborative environment and finds purpose in making a difference for pets and their people, we'd love to meet you.

Specific Duties:

Examination Room assistance Pre-Examination procedures including weighing the animal and recording the weight on the treatment records, taking the temperature of the animal, the medical history and the recent complaint. Animal restraint, as necessary. Animal injections under supervision. Admission and Discharge procedures. Technical skills or knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy preferred Surgical assistance Cleaning, packing and autoclave of all surgical instruments after use and maintaining proper inventory in surgery. Assist receptionist when necessary and assume receptionist duties as per hospital needs Ensure all patients are clean and dry. Perform routine laboratory tests including, but not limited to, blood counts, urinalysis, blood glucose, fungal cultures and fecal examinations as ordered by attending veterinarian. Check in-patients and report to the attending veterinarian. Assist in administration of anaesthetics and monitor patients during surgery and recovery. Properly record treatment in treatment records writing legibly. Maintain appropriate inventory levels of medical supplies. Ensure post-discharge instructions are provided to clients and telephone follow-up of patients within two days of discharge, unless otherwise directed by attending veterinarian. Dental cleanings. Celebrate birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other life events because they're important! Demonstrate professionalism and respect to colleagues and clients Other duties as required

Qualifications:

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification in Ontario Hands-on experience as a Veterinary Technician preferred Strong knowledge of veterinary nursing procedures, anesthesia, dentistry, and laboratory diagnostics Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Financial Benefits:

A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance Tuition Support Program Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits:

Extended Health Care (including vision) and dental coverage Supplemental insurance, including disability and life insurance Sick Time / Paid Time Off Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets Pet discounts on services and products Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits:

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program Professional development opportunities State license reimbursement VTNE exam fee reimbursement Continuing education allowance Uniform allowance Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits:

Ten paid holidays Employee Assistance Program

Join Our Team!

Think you're the veterinary technician we're looking for? Apply today! Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Town and Country Animal Hospitaland Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.