Registered Veterinary Technician - Seneca Animal Clinic

Seneca Animal Clinic is seeking a talented and dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician to join our close-knit team. At Seneca, you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment filled with lots of laughs.

As a Registered Veterinary Technician, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to our patients and clients. The ideal candidate will be flexible, punctual, resourceful, and enthusiastic. You must have excellent communication skills, be able to work well in a team, and have a passion for animal care. 

If you are looking for a fulfilling career in a positive work environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team today and help us continue to provide outstanding care to our patients and clients! 

About the Role

• Assisting veterinary surgeons with procedures that include radiography, endoscopy, standing surgical procedures and anything that requires a second pair of hands.
• Ensuring theatres are deep cleaned regularly and asepsis is always maintained.
• Liaising with clients and ensuring they receive regular updates about their animals and ensuring they receive optimum customer service by going the extra mile.
• Cleaning, servicing, and maintenance of veterinary equipment.
• Maintaining pharmacy inventory and ordering.
• Ensuring all instrumentation is kept in working order and implants are ordered.
• Preparing animals for surgery and monitoring anaesthesia during surgery.
• Admitting and discharging patients.
• Organising the day ahead by prioritising emergency cases and / or clean / contaminated surgery.
• Restraining and calming the patients for veterinary examination.
• Caring for in-patients including small and exotic animals.
• Always maintaining client confidentiality and professionalism.
• Collecting samples and carrying out tests and medical treatment under veterinary supervision.
• Laboratory work including FEC, blood samples, preparation, and interpretation of slides and bacterial cultures, processing, assessing, and freezing equine semen during the reproductive season.
• Covering reception, including booking appointments, typing reports, and prioritising workload.

Our candidate must have:

• 2+ years of experience as a veterinary technician or equivalent role is required.
• Completion of a two- or three-year animal health/veterinary technology college program is required.
• Successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) is required.
• Passion for what you do every day! Enthusiasm, energy, and a positive attitude are a must
• Versatile and adaptable when presented with day-to-day challenges
• Willingness to learn as well as educate clients
• A strong sense of compassion
• Excellent technical skills for a wide variety of scenarios
• Embracing change
• Driven by their career and their passion for patient care

WHAT WE OFFER

• Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy.
• Salary $25/hr
• Eligible for Clinic Benefits Plan, including medical insurance, vision coverage and dental insurance;
• Eligible to participate in the Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) which consists of employee contributions to an RRSP or TFSA plan and employer contributions to a deferred profit-sharing plan (subject to benefits eligibility and plan maximum rules);
• Eligible to participate in the Employer’s sick / wellness day program;
• Purchase discount program for pets
• Continuing Education (CE) program;
• Professional dues as required to practice in Ontario.

Employer: Seneca Animal Clinic

Position: Registered Veterinary Technician

Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent

Location: North York, Ontario

Employment Address: 3879 Don Mills Road, North York, Ontario, M2H 2S7

Hours of Work: 40-44 hours/week 

Language: English

Please send resumes to careers@vetstrategy.com and include “Registered Veterinary Technician” in the email subject line.