Registered Veterinary Technician

Description:

Registered Veterinary Technician for our 24/7 Emergency department.

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
• 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
• Performing various treatments and diagnostics as directed
• MUST be willing/able to work night, holidays and weekends
   

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 ( $26-$35/hr (CAD) for Licensed Veterinary Technicians, based on experience )
• Signing bonus!!
• Paid sick days + 2 “You deserve it!” paid days off per year
• An RRSP match program
• Access to medical webinar events throughout the year by leading specialists
• Competitive medical and pet supply discounts
• 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!