Overview
Consolidated Cat Hospitals is a veterinary partnership founded by Dr. Douglas Boeckh and Dr. Susan Javinsky. Our veterinary practice, located in Ottawa, Ontario, specializes in feline care, offering crucial services including preventive care, diagnostics, and surgeries. As a local clinic, we take pride in our proficiency in feline enrichment and cat-specific medicine. With extensive experience, we deliver personalized care tailored to address the distinct needs of each cat. We are currently in search of a veterinary technician to primarily serve at our Merivale location, with occasional work required at the Bytown location as needed.
Employment Conditions
Position: Veterinary Technician (TEER – 32104)
Languages: English
Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work Location(s):
Primary Work Location – Merivale Cat Hospital – 1038 Merivale Rd., Ottawa, ON K1Z 6A7
Secondary Work Location (only when needed): Bytown Cat Hospital – 422 McArthur Ave., Ottawa, ON K1K 1G6
Duration: Term/Contractual for 24 months – Full-Time
Starting date: As soon as possible
Weekly Schedule: 32 to 40 hours per week – Day, Night, Weekend (must be flexible to work schedule)
Work Setting: Feline Clinic
Salary: $20.00 to $28.00 per hour – to be negotiated based on experience and education
Overtime pay will be based on Ontario’s Employment Standards Act – after 44 hours
Benefits (after probationary period):
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Travel Insurance, if necessary
Responsibilities:
Tasks:
Handle, restrain, and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
Assist veterinarian before, during, and after surgery
Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under the direction of the veterinarian
Administer treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian
Counsel clients on animal health care
Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples, and perform other laboratory tests
Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
Provide wound and bandage care
Experience and Specialization:
Area of Specialization: Feline
Feline dentistry
Cats
Emergency care
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
Handling heavy loads
Manual dexterity
Hand-eye coordination
Fast-paced environment
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Personal Suitability:
Client focus
Flexibility
Initiative
Organized
Team player
COVID-19 precaution(s):
• Remote interview process.
• Personal protective equipment provided or required.
• Social distancing guidelines in place.
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
To apply, send your CV and cover letter to amacdonald@cathospitals.net