Veterinary Technician

Adding to our team of experienced Veterinary Professionals

**About us**

The Hamlet Veterinary Hospital

We opened in January 2017 as a fresh startup and have been rapidly growing since. We are located in the Ottawa's east end, easy to access Blackburn Hamlet neighbourhood. We focus on excellent client service and patient care.

Our goal is to have a work place where the whole team, the clients and the patients are happy. We have incorporated more and more Fear Free procols and encourage our staff to get Fear Free certified. We are a family owned practice and the well being of all team member is important to us. Our team is bilingual and about 40% of our clientele is francophone. Our current team of 5 veterinarians 4-5 veterinary technicians and 5 other ( receptions/manager/veterinary assistants).

Look us up on Facebook and Google to see what our clients have to say and learn a bit more about us.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR:
Bilingual (French/English) would be preferable, required if no experience working in a Veterinary hospital
Excellent client/patient care/customer service/people skills
Avimark knowledge is an asset
Ideally 3+ years experience
Competed diploma for Veterinary Technician, Preferably Registered

Experience in the following tasks: Performing tasks in diagnostics (blood collection, radiographs, lab work), surgery (catheter placement, induction, monitoring, post-operative care), dental prophy, client education, restraint, grooming (nail trims, ear plucking/cleaning) and client services tasks (booking appointments, follow-up calls, payments, client communications).

We have flexible hours and we are closed every weekend as well as all statutory holidays. There is no on call. We are a tight-knit group, have modern equipment in a brand new facility (including digital dental and whole body radiograph, no film processing).

Benefits do include health benefits 100% paid by the hospital when full time employee (dental, vision, prescription, medical), profit sharing, licensure reimbursement, CE allowance, at cost veterinary goods and services, uniforms.

Compensation and other benefits are commensurable to experience and skills but we offer generous above average salary as we understand the importance of stability in a practice.

We care about our team members and foster a respect and friendly work place.

**Responsibilities**
- Assist veterinarians in examining and treating animals, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Provide excellent customer service by communicating effectively with pet owners in both English and French.
- Prepare laboratory samples and assist in diagnostic procedures as needed.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the clinic and treatment areas.
- Educate pet owners on proper care and treatment options for their animals.

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

Pay: $24.00-$30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Store discount
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- Veterinary Technician: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)
- French (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Veterinary Technician Certification (education) (required)

Work Location: In person