At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch care for small animals and assist with surgeries and diagnostics.
- Company: Join the passionate team at Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centre in Ottawa.
- Benefits: Full-time position with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dedicated team that values compassion and excellence in veterinary care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal health while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must have two years of RVT experience and active OAVT registration.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 $ per year.
Deliver small-animal patient care as an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician with Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centre in Ottawa.
Apply anesthesia monitoring and clinical skills.
This full-time Veterinary Technician supports the established General Practice team at Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centre.
The experienced position requires at least two years of hospital experience after graduation.
You will assist with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, dental procedures, and laboratory work while supporting patient and client care.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and medical procedures
- Prepare patients, monitor anesthesia, manage pain, and support recovery
- Place IV catheters and administer directed medications, fluids, and treatments
- Collect and process blood, urine, cytology, and laboratory samples
- Educate clients about medications, nutrition, prevention, and home care
Requirements
- Minimum two years of hospital experience as an RVT
- Active or eligible OAVT registration as a Registered Veterinary Technician
- Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and procedures
- Technical skills in venipuncture, catheter placement, monitoring, and assessment
- Safe animal handling and restraint using appropriate techniques
Use RVT expertise, anesthesia monitoring, and compassionate patient care skills within Alta Vista's Ottawa General Practice team.
Experienced Registered Veterinary Technician employer: VCA Animal Hospitals
At the Animal Care Centre of Strathmore, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and compassionate work environment where our team members can thrive. With competitive compensation, generous benefits including an RRSP Employer Group Match Program, and a commitment to ongoing professional development, we ensure that our Mixed Animal Registered Veterinary Technologists have the resources they need to excel in their careers. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, transparency, and a shared passion for animal care, making us an exceptional employer in the heart of Strathmore, AB.
