Veterinary Technician

4 days ago

Cedar Valley ON, York Regional Municipality, ON; Ontario, Canada Vetcor Full-time €25 - €34

Who We Are

Town and Country Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician

Position Details

  • Role: Registered Veterinary Technician
  • Status: Full-time
  • Salary: $25 - $33.50 per hour, based on experience and licensure
  • Schedule: 4-day work week with rotating weekends. 12-hour and 8-hour shifts available

Benefits Highlights

  • Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, tuition support, and referral bonuses
  • Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
  • Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
  • Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Ten paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

At Town and Country, every patient we treat is someone's beloved family member—and we care for them like our own.

Our close-knit team of compassionate veterinary professionals believes the best patient care starts with supporting one another, especially when days get busy or cases become challenging. We're looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician who thrives in a collaborative environment, takes pride in excellent nursing care, and finds purpose in making a meaningful difference for pets and the people who love them.

This role is ideal for an experienced RVT with strong anesthesia, surgical, dentistry, diagnostic, and patient-care skills who wants to be an integral part of a supportive and highly skilled veterinary team.

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Close-knit, collaborative team that supports one another
  • Meaningful hands-on role with a strong focus on surgical and anesthetic nursing
  • Opportunities to use your full RVT skill set
  • Leadership that values compassionate medicine and excellent patient care
  • Professional development and continuing education support
  • Credentialing and license reimbursement
  • Access to Vetcor TechLife, a community of more than 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
  • A workplace where your technical knowledge, judgment, and patient advocacy are truly valued

What You'll Do

  • Prepare surgical suites, equipment, instruments, medications, and patients prior to procedures
  • Prepare patients for surgery, including catheter placement, IV fluid setup, clipping, aseptic preparation, and positioningCalculate and prepare anesthetic and surgical medications under veterinary direction
  • Induce and maintain anesthesia under the direction of the attending veterinarian
  • Continuously monitor anesthetized patients, including ECG, SpO2, ETCO2, blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, and other appropriate parameters
  • Recognize changes in anesthetic depth or patient status and promptly communicate concerns to the veterinarian
  • Maintain complete and accurate anesthesia and surgical records
  • Provide perioperative nursing care and closely monitor patients throughout recovery
  • Ensure recovering patients remain warm, comfortable, clean, dry, and appropriately monitored
  • Maintain and troubleshoot anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, oxygen supplies, and surgical equipment
  • Clean, sterilize, package, and maintain surgical instruments according to established protocols
  • Maintain surgical inventory and ensure supplies are stocked and ready for procedures
  • Assist with surgical patient discharge and provide post-operative instructions as directed by the veterinarian
  • Participate in post-operative patient follow-up as needed
  • Perform RVT and technical appointments within clinic protocols and applicable regulations
  • Complete patient assessments, rechecks, blood draws, bandage changes, suture or staple removals, nail trims, ear cleanings, and other technician-level services
  • Assist with radiology and diagnostic procedures while following appropriate safety protocols
  • Assist with dental procedures and perform dental cleanings as directed
  • Support the reception team when nee