Location
Markham, Ontario

Position
Independent Contractor Registered Veterinary Technician
Part-Time/Casual

Company Description

We are a Canadian organization whose mission is to create better lives for veterinary teams, their patients, and their clients. We are currently looking to expand our Home Pet Nurse service in select areas in Ontario. Our Registered Veterinary Technicians are trained to support the needs of pets and their pet parents by providing in-home patient care.

Position Summary
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician who lives in Markham, ON to join our team as a part-time/casual independent contractor. This position reports directly to our co-founders. Your role as a Registered Veterinary Technician will be to provide in-home treatments and procedures to pets in Markham and surrounding areas, including but not limited to Richmond Hill and Scarborough. The Registered Veterinary Technician ensures the well-being of patients through delivery of high-quality care consistent with their scope of practice. All services are delivered in accordance with our organization’s mission, vision, values, and policies.

Duties

• Maintains a patient, humane, and caring attitude towards patients, handling them safely and with care

• Performs a wide range of in-home treatments and procedures including, but not limited to, administering medications and injections, checking vitals, blood glucose curves, blood and urine collection, ear cleanings, expressing anal glands, nail trims, sanitary shaves, bandage changes, and range of motion or physiotherapy exercises as prescribed or directed by a licensed veterinarian

• Recognizes deviations from normal health or behaviour, reporting any abnormalities to the pet parent and referring to their veterinarian when applicable

• Documents all in-home services performed and reports cases of neglect or abuse when necessary

• Addresses pet parent questions and concerns pertaining to services provided

• Assists pet parents with their pet’s post-operative care

• Educates pet parents on proper patient care

Responsibilities

• Respects and maintains client confidentiality

• Remains knowledgeable about federal and provincial laws related to animals

• Represents VetGo in a professional manner while interacting with pet parents

• Fulfills obligations by demonstrating integrity, responsibility, reliability, and ethical practice

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Diploma required

• Registered and in good standing with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT) required

• Minimum 3 years experience in veterinary technician role working in a veterinary hospital setting

• Reside in Markham

• Access to reliable transportation

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

• Ability to work independently and take initiative

• Knowledge of patient safety and palliative care

• Knowledge of medications administered to patients

• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions effectively

• Provides own equipment

• Passionate about helping pets and their pet parents

• Ability to adapt to patient and pet parent needs

• Fear Free Certification is an asset

• RECOVER CPR Certification is an asset

• Google Suite proficiency is an asset

• Criminal Record Check must be provided upon being hired

Benefits

• $30.00 per hour

• Flexible schedule

• Manageable workload

Schedule
Shifts range from 0 to 20h/week
Hours are not guaranteed and flow with the needs of our clients.

I.D.E.A. Statement
Don’t meet every qualification?
At VetGo, we are committed to developing a team that nurtures an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment. If you are interested in this role but do not meet all the requirements, we still invite you to apply. You may be the best candidate for this role.

Application Deadline: Until filled