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About the Role
Spadina Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join their dedicated team in downtown Toronto. This role offers the opportunity to utilize technical skills, connect with clients, and work within a supportive team environment in a small animal practice.
Responsibilities
- Perform anesthesia and monitor patients throughout procedures and recovery
- Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures
- Perform dental radiographs and dental cleanings
- Obtain patient temperatures, pulses, and respiratory rates
- Gather thorough patient histories
- Perform blood draws and support diagnostic procedures
- Fill prescriptions accurately and efficiently
- Monitor patients and communicate changes in condition to the medical team
- Maintain an understanding of common medications and diseases seen in general practice
- Explain medications, conditions, and veterinarian recommendations to clients in an easy-to-understand way
- Use Avimark practice management software to support hospital workflows
- Interact with clients and patients with warmth and professionalism
- Address client concerns with empathy and professionalism, escalating when appropriate
- Maintain accurate patient records and document client communications
- Support teammates and help keep the day running smoothly
Requirements
- Completion of a Veterinary Technician Program
- Current registration through the OAVT
- Previous experience working as a Veterinary Technician
- Strong anesthesia and patient monitoring skills
- Experience assisting with surgical procedures
- Experience with dental radiography and dental cleanings
- Strong blood draw and patient care skills
- Knowledge of common medications and diseases seen in general practice
- Excellent client education and communication skills
- Experience with veterinary practice management software; Avimark experience is preferred
- A proactive attitude and willingness to support the entire team
- Warm, professional, and empathetic client service skills
- Strong attention to detail when maintaining patient records and documenting communication
- Excellent multitasking skills
- The ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
- A positive attitude and commitment to a supportive, upbeat team culture
Skills
- Anesthesia
- Patient monitoring
- Surgical assistance
- Dental radiography
- Dental cleaning
- Blood draws
- Patient care
- Diagnostic procedures
- Prescription filling
- Client education
- Client communication
- Veterinary practice management software
- Avimark
- Record keeping
- Multitasking
Location
- Downtown Toronto
Work Type
- Full-time
- Four-day workweek
Experience Level
- Based on experience
Education Level
- Completion of a Veterinary Technician Program
- Registration with the OAVT
Salary/Compensations
- Negotiable
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance (disability, life)
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts on services and products
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- Annual license fee reimbursement
- VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- 10 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
- Pet food discount program
- Guaranteed lunch breaks
About the Company
- Spadina Animal Hospital is a small animal, three-doctor practice located in downtown Toronto.
- The hospital believes in creating a supportive environment where everyone can learn and feel welcome.
- The team consists of technicians, ACAs, and receptionists who collaborate to care for canine and feline patients.
Equal Opportunity
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Spadina Animal Hospital and Vetcor.
- 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.