Registered veterinary technician (RVT)

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) *Glenridge Animal Hospital ? St. Catharines, Ontario* Glenridge Animal Hospital is looking for a skilled, compassionate and dependable *Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)* to join our growing team. We are a busy veterinary hospital in St. Catharines providing general practice, surgical, diagnostic and referral services. Our hospital is built around teamwork, excellent patient care and creating an environment where *clients, pets and staff are part of the family.* _*About the Role*_ As an RVT at Glenridge Animal Hospital, you will play an important role in providing high-quality patient care while working closely with our veterinarians and broader hospital team. We are looking for an RVT who enjoys being actively involved in patient care and wants the opportunity to use and continue developing their technical skills. Our hospital provides exposure to a broad range of veterinary medicine, including preventative and general practice care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, hospitalization and referral medicine. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently within their scope of practice while also understanding that excellent veterinary medicine is a team effort. Depending on the needs of the hospital, you may move between appointments, treatments, procedures, surgery, diagnostics and hospitalized patient care throughout your day. Whether you are an experienced RVT or a newer graduate looking for a supportive environment in which to build your confidence and skills, we are interested in hearing from you. _*Clinical & Patient Care Responsibilities*_ Responsibilities may include: * Providing compassionate nursing care to hospitalized, surgical and recovering patients * Performing patient assessments and monitoring patients throughout their hospital stay * Safely handling and restraining dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments * Collecting blood, urine and other diagnostic samples * Placing and maintaining IV catheters * Administering medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian * Preparing and administering IV fluids * Performing venipuncture and blood collection * Running in-house laboratory testing and preparing samples for external laboratories * Assisting with radiographs and diagnostic imaging * Preparing patients for surgical and dental procedures * Inducing and monitoring anesthesia within the RVT's scope of practice and hospital protocols * Monitoring patients throughout anesthetic procedures and recovery * Maintaining accurate anesthetic and patient-monitoring records * Assisting veterinarians during surgical and medical procedures * Performing dental prophylaxis and assisting with dental procedures * Providing appropriate pain-management and recovery monitoring * Maintaining accurate patient medical records * Preparing treatment areas, surgical suites and equipment * Cleaning, sterilizing and maintaining surgical and medical instruments * Maintaining appropriate infection-control and hospital-cleanliness standards * Assisting with emergency and urgent-care patients * Communicating patient updates and concerns promptly to the veterinarian * Supporting efficient patient flow throughout the hospital _*Client Care & Communication*_ Our RVTs are also an important part of the client experience. Responsibilities may include: * Communicating professionally and compassionately with clients * Reviewing veterinarian-approved treatment plans and home-care instructions * Providing client education regarding preventative care, medications, nutrition and ongoing patient care within the RVT's scope of practice * Conducting technician appointments where appropriate * Assisting clients with questions regarding their pet's treatment and recovery * Providing discharge instructions following procedures and hospitalization * Communicating effectively between clients, veterinarians and other members of the hospital team * Supporting client