Registered Veterinary Technician, Equine

King Animal Hospital, a newly constructed Equine and Small Animal Referral and Emergency Hospital, seeks passionate and experienced Registered Veterinary Technicians to join our team.

This position requires experience working with horses and a strong knowledge of equine medicine.

Our hospital is a 55,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility located on 50 acres in King City, Ontario, and will offer specialty referral, rehabilitation, and emergency services.

As a practitioner, you will be able to provide excellent patient care through the support of strong diagnostics, and a multidisciplinary team that will include fellow RVTs, strong ACA support and Board-Certified Surgeons, Critical Care Specialists, Neurologists, Internists, Anesthesiologists, Ophthalmologists, Dermatologists, and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine Specialists.

Responsibilities of the Equine RVT include:

• Perform routine procedures such as blood draws, IV catheter placements, and administer medications.
• Handle and restrain horses for various procedures, such as examinations, ultrasounds, and radiography.
• Assist with client education and communication.
• Assist DVMs in providing medical care and treatment for equine patients.
• Maintain accurate medical records (via EzyVet and VetRadar).
• Monitor patients during anesthesia, and assist with surgical procedures.
• Maintain equipment, and stock inventory of supplies and medications.

We will provide training on leading diagnostics and equipment including but not limited to 1.5 T MRI (Siemens) for equine, CT scan with a robotic arm for equine, digital radiography, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy.

What We Offer

King Animal Hospital is dedicated to excellent patient care but is also committed to employee wellness and development:

We are committed to:

• All leaders will have leadership training to further support a positive culture.
• Ensuring you have meaningful work with continuing education and career path planning.
• We understand the importance of strong interdepartmental communications and are dedicated to ensuring all employee’s voices are heard.
• Employee wellness by integrating wellness systemically into the hospital with full bench strength support, an onsite Social Worker and Human Resources professional, paid time off, healthy schedules, defined roles and responsibilities, and a corporate gym.
• We will work hard to ensure you are seen for the unique contributions that you bring to the hospital.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Extended health and dental insurance, and life insurance,
• RRSP matching to support your retirement.
• Discounts on personal pet services and products,
• Paid time off including vacation, sick days, personal days,
• Annual budget for continuing education,

Additionally, as a team member of King Animal Hospital, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills in a supportive, collaborative environment and to advance your career alongside leading experts in the veterinary industry.

Our Ideal Candidate:

The successful candidate will be an excellent team player, have a passion for animal care and have the desire to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

You will ideally have a minimum of four years of experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician, and at least one year working in an Equine Practice. We will invest in training for special candidates with less experience, so please do apply!

You will be responsible for providing exceptional care to equine patients, assisting with surgeries and procedures, administering medications, and performing diagnostic tests. You will work alongside a team of board-certified specialists and experienced veterinarians, utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment to diagnose and treat complex medical cases.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate veterinary technician looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. Please visit our career page at https://www.kinganimalhospital.com/careers to apply or submit your resume to [email protected] and include "Registered Veterinary Technician" in the subject line.