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ICU Registered Veterinary Technician – Lakeshore Animal Health Partners Emergency and Specialty Hospital

ICU Registered Veterinary Technician – Lakeshore Animal Health Partners Emergency and Specialty Hospital

Lakeshore Animal Health Partners Emergency and Specialty HospitalMississauga, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$27.00–CA$35.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician for our 24 / 7 ICU department.

About the role

You will be exposed to emergency and critical care departments as part of our integrated care model. In addition, you will experience advanced nursing techniques and other specialty procedures not routinely performed in regular practice.

Our ideal candidate will have :

  • Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) in Emergency & Critical Care is considered an asset
  • Registered Veterinary Technician with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (required)
  • Enthusiasm, energy and a positive attitude
  • A strong desire to learn and apply skills to deliver high quality medicine
  • Strong communication skills
  • An ability and desire to flourish in new environments
  • Passion for what you do every day!

Duties and responsibilities :

  • Assessing and treating critically ill patients
  • Ability to identify and report changes in health status
  • IV catheterization and venipuncture skills, advanced catheterization techniques
  • Place and maintain urinary catheters and nasogastric tubes
  • Capture radiographs of diagnostic quality with hands-free technique
  • Utilize various monitoring equipment on hospitalized patients or during sedation procedures
  • Provide cardiovascular, oxygen and nutritional support
  • Perform medical math, calculation of dilutions and CRIs
  • Understand the use and effects of various medications
  • Follow treatment orders on an electronic system (e.g., EzyVet, VetRadar)
  • Collect, perform and submit lab work and diagnostics
  • Work well as part of a team
  • Experience working with complex ICU cases including the use of ICU ventilators and blood transfusions is considered an asset
  • WHAT WE OFFER

  • Friendly and supportive work environment
  • 2000 (CAD) Signing Bonus
  • 4000 (CAD) Retention Bonus Annually
  • UNLIMITED Continuing education allowance
  • 2 PAID CE days
  • Comprehensive benefit plan including medical / dental coverage
  • Competitive compensation, wages from $27-$35 / hr (CAD) for Licensed Veterinary Technicians
  • Paid sick days + 2 “You deserve it!” paid days off per year
  • A unique 2 days, 2 nights, 5 DAY OFF rotation
  • Paid Uniform Allowance
  • A RSP match program
  • Access to Animal Care Technology online training
  • 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