Registered Veterinary Technician

  • Full Time
  • Wellesley
  • $24-$28 CAD / Hour

Website Wellesley Veterinary Clinic

An independent small animal practice

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to animals, supporting veterinarians, and ensuring the smooth operation of our practice.  This is an excellent opportunity to step into a well-established, privately owned, supportive hospital environment where your technical skills and patient care truly make an impact every day.

Previous veterinary experience is preferred but not essential; training will be provided for the right candidate. This is a current 18-month contract to cover a maternity leave but may lead to a full-time position.

Responsibilities:

Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and treatments;
Perform lab tests, radiography, and anesthesia monitoring;
Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian;
Maintain accurate patient records and update medical histories;
Care for animals before, during, and after procedures to ensure their comfort and safety;
Educate pet owners on post-treatment care and general health advice;
Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the treatment areas, including; sterilizing equipment and tools;
Assist with managing inventory stock and vet store orders;
Client care engagement at our front desk, on phones and through text and email communications;

As an independent practice, we focus on what matters most—our patients, our clients, and our team.  Behind the scrubs, we enjoy our small rural community, country music, gardening, fish ponds, raising chickens, race cars, volunteering, and discussing what we are streaming on the weekend. We fiercely love our pets and everyone else’s pets. If you’re a caring, flexible, and hard-working technician who loves a good laugh and a great team, you’ll fit right in.  Our RVT’s appreciate their 4-day work weeks with no on-call and no weekends. We offer a competitive salary, employee health benefits and discounts on services and products, a continuing education and clothing allowance, plus we will cover your OAVT dues. To apply for the position, email your resume and cover letter to info@wellesleyvet.com, attention Dr. Tom Foster.  AI will not be used in our selection process.

Tagged as: maternity leave

To apply for this job email your details to admin@wellesleyvet.com

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