Registered Veterinary Technologist

Paws and Claws • Full-time • Langley, British Columbia, Canada • USD $ 26 - USD $ 30 / hour • 2m ago

Job Summary

Are you passionate about animal health and the practice of veterinary medicine? Do you learn quickly and wish to work with supportive and experienced team members who always appreciate your ideas and questions?

Good news!

Paws and Claws Animal Hospital is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technologist to add to our excellent team. We have always been a privately owned clinic located in Langley, BC which specializes in the health of beloved canine and feline family members. We have been serving our supportive community for over 22 years!

You would be joining a helpful and friendly team that includes 2 RVTs and practices a high standard of care for all our patients. We are a veterinary hospital committed to preventative patient care and providing compassionate service while cultivating long-term relationships with clients and coworkers.

You will be encouraged to utilize all your Registered Veterinary Technologist skills including, but not limited to:

Assisting veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
Performing laboratory tests, including blood work, urinalysis, and cytology.
Preparing and maintaining medical records for each patient.
Administering medications and vaccinations as directed by the veterinarian.
Monitoring patients' vital signs and overall health during treatments.
Performing routine animal dental procedures and assisting veterinarians with animal dentistry
Providing nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals.
Providing wound and bandage care.
Educating pet owners on proper animal care and post-treatment instructions.
Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the clinic, including sterilizing instruments and equipment.

The ability to lift items and safely restrain pets is required. Knowledge of Ezyvet Veterinary Software would be an asset.

Experience is good, but a positive attitude and strong work ethic are more important! Salary is competitive and commensurate with skills and experience.

Ability to commute/relocate:

Langley, BC V3A 4H6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Veterinary Technician / Technologist: New graduates are welcome to apply!

Certifications

Registered Veterinary Technologist with British Columbia Veterinary Technologists Association (BCVTA)
Veterinary Technician National Exam—VTNE

Full-time hours: 31 hours per week minimum during our operating hours, (Mon 9-6, Thu 8-5, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-2). We appreciate flexibility as covering holiday/time off shifts is also needed.

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