Lead Veterinary Technician

Our owner bought the practice in 1992 from the vet who trained her. Clients are mostly local families, and some bring their third or fourth pet to us. Most of the team has worked here more than five years.

We need a Lead Veterinary Technician who can place catheters, run anesthesia and keep a full appointment book moving. This position includes uniform allowance, CE days and discounted care for your own pets. This position is on site in Hamilton.

Responsibilities:

• Restrain dogs and cats safely for exams and procedures.
• Take digital radiographs and dental X-rays.
• Place IV catheters, draw blood and collect urine samples.
• Perform dental cleanings and charting.
• Induce, monitor and recover patients under anesthesia.

What we're looking for:

• 8-10 years of experience in small animal practice; experienced uncredentialed techs considered.
• Basic math for dose and fluid rate calculations.
• Credentialed technician (CVT, LVT or RVT) in Ontario, or graduate of an AVMA-accredited program.
• Rabies pre-exposure vaccination, or willingness to get it.
• Comfortable with catheter placement and venipuncture on dogs and cats.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.00-$33.00/hr

Expected hours: 15 - 25 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Overtime pay

Schedule:

• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Fraser Animal Hospital.