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Registered Veterinary Technician - ER/ ICU - Lakeshore AHP

VetStrategy · Mississauga, ON

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  Lakeshore Animal Health Partners (“Lakeshore”) is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician for our 24/7 Emergency department.  Lakeshore is located in the Greater Toronto Area and offers 24/7 emergency care alongside a comprehensive array of specialty veterinary services. At the root of everything we do at Lakeshore Animal Health Partners is our guiding mission to provide pets with access to the same quality of healthcare available to their owners.  Led by a team of highly qualified veterinary specialists, Lakeshore Animal Health Partners is bringing human-level healthcare and comparative research to our veterinary patients and their families. The technical proficiency and medical equipment at Lakeshore Animal Health Partners equal or exceed that found in many sophisticated human hospitals; our 3-Tesla MRI provides clinicians with exceptional diagnostic capabilities.  Furthermore, AI-enabled software systems and our hospital design, informed by veterinarians in our network, help support our clinicians by keeping their focus on delivering high-quality care to patients. If you are interested in joining our dynamic team and ready to embrace an environment where possibilities thrive, send us your CV and resume!  About the role  As our ideal candidate you will have:  Registered Veterinary Technician with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians  Experience in emergency medicine is an asset  A successful ER technician must be able to perform well under pressure  A drive to make a difference in pets and their pet parents’ lives    Skills and Effort Requirements  Under the supervision of the Emergency DVM, the duties and responsibilities of the ER Veterinary Technician include:  Triaging emergency patients, and history taking  Performing and submitting laboratory samples  Administering oral, IM, IV medications  Ability to use independent judgment and initiative  Strong communication and interpersonal skills  Performing various treatments and diagnostics as directed  MUST be willing/able to work night, holidays and weekends    WHAT WE OFFER  Friendly and supportive work environment  UNLIMITED Continuing education allowance  2 PAID CE days  Comprehensive benefit plan including medical/dental coverage  Competitive compensation ( $26-$35/hr (CAD) for Licensed Veterinary Technicians, based on experience ) Signing bonus!! Paid sick days + 2 “You deserve it!” paid days off per year  An RRSP match program  Access to medical webinar events throughout the year by leading specialists  Competitive medical and pet supply discounts  We offer high starting pay, an exciting work environment and an excellent compensation package. Benefits include medical/dental coverage, paid sick days, paid CE, uniform allowance, a generous pet discount, and more!  If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to saving lives and improving outcomes for pets in need, we want to hear from you!  You’ll be part of a team that supports professional development and you’ll be provided with opportunities to grow throughout your career. We are looking to hire technicians for both our 24/7 ICU and Emergency departments.    #LI-IK1

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