Veterinary Technician

Job description

South Tower Animal Hospital, located 15-20 minutes north of Guelph in beautiful south-end Fergus, Ontario is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Registered or experienced non-registered Veterinary Technician to join our friendly team on a full time (30+ hours/week) basis.

**About Us**

We are a modern, well equipped Hospital with a bustling general practice, complemented by our on-site laboratory, cold laser therapy, and digital radiography services. We perform surgeries, including orthopedics, in-house in our spacious and brightly lit surgical suite. We have a growing book of wonderful clients who appreciate the care and attention they and their pets receive from us - a dedication to creating memorable customer experiences is behind everything we do.

We are running a FIP study and have over 130 cats enrolled. We are treating these cats with a 90% success rate.

**About the Role**

Duties of this role include but are not limited to greeting current and potential clients and patients in a timely, respectful manner, recording contact information for current and potential clients, taking an in depth history during scheduled appointments; answering phone calls, taking messages, and directing calls to the appropriate person; assisting in exam room appointments and surgeries, accurately dispensing medications, calculating and preparing surgical medications, monitoring patients under anaesthesia, conducting inventory control of narcotics and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

**About You**

STAH offers very competitive compensation, paid professional dues, generous CE support, personal pet discounts, and a Health and Dental plan, among other perks. Please note that the starting wage posted on this listing is very flexible depending on experience and registration status.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $19.00 per hour

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- veterinary technician: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person