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Registered veterinary technician (RVT)

Shoreview Veterinary
Scarborough , Ontario · Canada
Full time $ 31.00 HOUR hourly

Job description

*New, independently owned Shoreview Veterinary Hospital in the Beach is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician* With the opening of Shoreview Veterinary Hospital, Dr Nigel Skinner is thrilled to have returned to the beloved Beach community. This new, feminist forward, state-of-the-art facility opened in June 2024. We have quickly garnered an excellent reputation both as a clinic within our client and pet community as well as within the veterinary community as an employer. Ask around, read our google reviews, Shoreview is truly a great place to work! We are actively seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Veterinary Technician to join our exceptional team for a current open position as we continue to grow. With over 15 years of experience and having earned a great reputation within the Beach community in their previous clinic, the Shoreview team is committed to addressing serious challenges plaguing the largely female veterinary field. Our focus is on decreasing burnout, nurturing a work-life balance, supporting mental health and eliminating inadequate training. Scheduling hours and holidays that take parents/family into consideration and addressing the low wages that often plague RVTs. Here?s a detailed look at the steps we are taking to create a positive and rewarding work environment: *Flexible/ Family Friendly Work Schedule*: Shoreview operates from 8am to 7 pm, Mondays and Wednesdays, and 8am to 5pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, closed on weekends. This eliminates the need for split shifts, and rotating weekends and/or late evenings. Our clients will benefit from 24/7 Virtual Care and you will enjoy a consistent and manageable schedule, never going over 40 hours per week and a 4-day work week, with full-time compensation. *Competitive Compensation and Benefits: *Our comprehensive benefits package includes: full benefits that are completely paid by us, we provide your Figgs scrubs, paid lunch hours, paid vacation starting at 3 weeks, and a competitive salary based on experience, but no lower than $31.00 p/h. Importantly, your raises will reflect your true value not 30 cents once a year based on an algorithm from a corporate scale. You are not a number. You are an individual and will be evaluated on your skills and what you bring to the table. *Cutting-Edge Technology:* Shoreview?s brand-new facility is equipped with the latest technology in AI integrated practice management software, laparoscopic and general surgery, dentistry, virtual care, anesthesia monitoring, mobile ultrasound, and ventilator, and cryosurgery. We have had months to research, test and compare the newest technologies so that we could home in on the most user friendly and advanced tools for our practice on every level. This not only streamlines your work but positions you at the forefront of advancements in veterinary medicine. *Invested Management Team:* Our Medical Director, Dr. Nigel Skinner and our Practice Manager, Tracy MacTaggart are not just experienced leaders who are working at the clinic every day; they are owners who are deeply invested in the success of Shoreview. Their investment ensures their commitment to a confident, happy and motivated team, reducing staff turnover. We want you to feel like you have no reason to go anywhere else! *Family-Friendly Policies:* Recognizing the unique challenges faced by the predominantly female veterinary workforce, we have a feminist approach with family-friendly policies. Schedules are organized well in advance around parents? and school holidays to alleviate stress and support mental health. A four day work week with clinic hours that allow you to be home for dinner and leave your weekends free are an important part of showing you we value what you want for a work/life balance. *Professional Development:* At Shoreview, talented RVTs are recognized and valued. You will be entrusted with challenging and interesting aspects of your work, ensuring that you feel engaged and fulfilled. You ar