Support Staff - Surgery Technician

Join Our Exceptional Team at Lakeshore Animal Health Partners!

Are you a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician seeking an exciting role in our Surgery department? Animal Health Partners and VetStrategy have collaborated to establish Lakeshore, our second AHP location.

We are actively seeking skilled technicians to join our Surgery department. Lakeshore boasts similar amenities to our existing location but with an expanded footprint. We look forward to meeting you!

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Earn competitive compensation, with wages ranging from $25-32/hr (CAD) for licensed Veterinary Technicians in good standing with OAVT. 
• Annual Performance Reviews and ability to develop in your profession 
• Benefit from mentorship opportunities. 
• Continuing education allowance + access to exclusive webinars and CE events
• Paid sick/wellness days
• Health and dental plus a fantastic EAP, access to TELUS Health telemedicine & loads of other benefit perks
• RRSP package with matching
• Join our commitment to the community and helping pets in need.
• INDUSTRY LEADING medical and pet supply discounts
• And much more!!

About the Role:

Our Candidates Require:

• To be Registered Veterinary Technician with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians
• Experience in surgery or special interest in surgery is an asset
• The ability to perform exceptionally well under pressure
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A passion for making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners
• A positive attitude, enthusiasm for the job, and a relentless drive to excel every day
• Reliability and strong desire to grow in the position Skills and Effort

Job Requirements: 

Under the guidance of the Surgery DVMs and Lead Surgery and Anesthesiology Lead, your duties will include:

• Assisting Doctors, Technicians and other personnel with the administration of medication, performing procedures, restraining dogs and cats
• Ability to identify and report changes to doctors
• Assist team in setting up for surgery for an effortless transition between surgery prep areas and the operating room
• Make sure cages and animals are properly identified and set within protocol
• Maintains a clean work space for all cages, runs and related areas
• Ability to assist in walking dogs several times a day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder
• Ability to perform radiographs using hands free techniques
• Willingness to scrub into operating rooms to assist surgeons
• Follow treatment orders on an electronic system (e.g., Ezyvet, VetRadar)
• Work well as part of a team and individually
• Maintaining stock of materials within department
• Experience working with complex surgical cases
• Triaging emergency patients and history-taking • Performing and submitting laboratory samples
• Administering oral, IM, IV medications
• Using independent judgment and initiative
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Participating as a cooperative team member
• Performing various treatments and diagnostics as directed
• Ability to multitask and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week 

Experience:

• Registered Veterinary Technician: 1 year (required)
• Surgery experience (GP or Specialty): 1 year (required)

Language: English (required)

Licence/Certification: RVT in good standing with the OAVT (required)