registered veterinary technician
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September 10, 2024
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Employer details
Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides
Job details
At Lions Foundation Canada Dog Guides (LFCDG), we help people with medical or physical disabilities lead independent lives by providing them with a dog guide at no cost to support them in their daily lives. The school is unique in offering seven programs serving 150-200 new clients annually and supporting over 1000 active clients. The school operates out of our central location in Oakville, ON and a breeding and training facility in Breslau, ON, with plans to move to our new leading-edge facility in early 2026.
*Our Values:*
* Integrity
* Diversity & Inclusion
* Excellence
* Empathy
* Respect
*The Opportunity:*
We are looking for a motivated self-starter for our Lions Foundation Veterinary team, who can work for 2-3 days per week at our Oakville location, or/and 1-2 days per week at our Guelph (Breslau) location. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently and within a team environment. Registered Veterinary technician certification is preferred.
*Key Areas of Responsibilities:*
* Assist veterinarian and training staff as needed
* Nursing and caring for patients
* Collection of blood and urine samples
* Surgery preparation, anesthesia, and monitoring
* Position animals for radiographs
* Veterinary dentistry
* Demonstrate a high level of care and concern for canine wellbeing
* Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and volunteers
* Provide excellent customer service while communicating with and educating foster families on preventative care, follow-up care, medications and general pet wellness
* Maintain a clean and safe vet clinic/kennel environment
* Maintain accurate medical and behavioral records
* Follow all required health and safety policies and procedures
*You will bring to the opportunity:*
* Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and/or proven knowledge and clinic experience is preferred
* Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
* Proven passion for and ability to work with dogs of all breeds and sizes
* Self-starter and able to work independently with limited supervision but also the willingness and ability to effectively function as a member of a larger team as well as take and follow instructions and directions
* Demonstrated capacity to work in a busy and at times, noisy work environment
* Excellent organization and time-management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize workloads, multi-task, respond adeptly to shifting priorities and act quickly to immediate needs
* Proven experience and knowledge of veterinary procedures, such as administering medications, drawing blood and assisting in surgeries
* Comfortable and safe handling skills for dogs of all sizes and temperaments
* Understand and demonstrate proper animal husbandry protocols
* Ability to identify signs of canine ill health and treat as prescribed
* Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* Accurate record keeping
* Excellent communication skills ? written and verbal
* Flexible availability
* Ability to lift 50 lbs
* Minimum G2 driver?s license
* Police background check for vulnerable sectors
* Other Relevant Job Information:
* Location: Oakville and or/ Guelph (Breslau)
* Part-time, 2-3 days per week
If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to work with talented and compassionate colleagues (both two and four-legged variety), please send your resume and a cover letter to hr@dogguides.com by September 13, 2024. Please quote the job title including the reference number in the subject line.
_Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is committed to employing people from diverse backgrounds, and we actively demonstrate inclusiveness through fair, equitable and accessible hiring practices. We recognize the strength of different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome candidates who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons within the LGBTQ+ community. We feel it is important as an organization that all people have
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LocationBreslau, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$20.00 to $25.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Part time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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