Veterinary Technician

Burnside Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician who is looking for a great career opportunity to join our amazing practice family. Burnside Veterinary Hospital is a beloved six-veterinarian companion animal hospital with a strong focus on providing high-quality medicine in a fun and supportive environment. Patient care is our top priority. We have a diverse and collaborative team of doctors with varying interests, providing you opportunities to utilize various skills and explore new opportunities of growth.

Your Primary Roles:
- Providing top quality nursing and patient care in a busy environment.
- Surgery - using up to date anesthetic protocols and equipment for monitoring and surgical assisting.
- Dental procedures including scaling, polishing and digital dental radiographs.
- Maintaining accurate patient medical records.
- Client communication/education.
- Perform various diagnostic tests using microscope and in house IDEXX analyzers.
- Other tasks include: Venipuncture to place IVCs, draw bloods, vaccines, and medication administration.
- Supportive environment with opportunities to explore and support specific skills sets and interests.

What’s In It For You?
- Comprehensive health benefits, short/long term disability, prescription, eye and dental care coverage, wellness program.
- Competitive wage (based on experience).
- RRSP program with matching.
- Continuing Education Allowance.
- Uniform allowance.
- Incredible discount on animal services and products in hospital.
- Full time hours; mornings, evening, weekend shift rotations.
- On-site parking, accessible by public transit and car.

Qualifications:
- Graduate of a Veterinary Technician program required.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on empathy, client care and customer service.
- Ability to multitask under pressure in a busy stimulating setting.
- Works effectively as a team or on your own, with or without supervision.
- Existing knowledge of veterinary computer software system (Avimark) preferred, but not required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Signing bonus

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• 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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person