Registered Veterinary Technologist

Do you dream of working in a beautiful coastal community where your lunch break can include a walk along the beach?

Lighthouse Veterinary Hospital is a privately owned small-animal veterinary clinic located between Qualicum Beach and Courtenay, BC. Our location offers the best of coastal, small-town life while still being an easy drive from city amenities.

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Registered Veterinary Technologist to join our supportive team. You will work alongside another experienced RVT, two assistants, and two receptionists.

Who We're Looking For:

Kind, dependable, and enthusiastic RVT who takes pride in providing excellent patient care
Good communication skills, works well with a team and independently
Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
Ability to stay calm and attentive in a busy, fast-paced environment
You share our belief that quality veterinary care should be accessible to a broad range of clients and have a good sense of humor that fits well within our friendly workplace.

What You'll Be Doing:

Administering and monitoring anesthesia independently
Performing dental procedures and dental radiography
Conducting general radiography and positioning patients
Providing nursing care before, during and after procedures
Using in-house laboratory equipment
Troubleshooting equipment and communicating with manufacturers or company representatives as needed
Educating clients about nutrition, diet, training and at-home care
Maintaining accurate medical records and communicating effectively with the veterinary team

Familiarity with AVImark software and Abaxis in-house laboratory equipment would be an asset.

We prioritize the physical and emotional well-being of every patient and are committed to providing compassionate care.

Hours, Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits

Schedule: Normally 4-5 days per week, with regular clinic hours of 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Staff work together to arrange lunch breaks around the needs of the team and our patients.

Family-friendly flexibility: We know that childcare and family responsibilities don't always fit neatly into an 8-to-5 schedule. We are happy to offer some flexibility with earlier or later start and finish times to accommodate childcare responsibilities, and we'll work with the right person to find a schedule that works for both their family and the clinic.

Wage: $28-$35 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits include:

Extended health benefits, including dental and vision care
Physiotherapy, massage therapy and counselling coverage
A budget for scrubs/work attire
A per-kilometre fuel subsidy for your commute to work

Interested?

If you are an _experienced_ RVT who enjoys being part of a small, collaborative team-and the idea of working in a beautiful coastal community sounds appealing-we would love to hear from you.

Please send your résumé and cover letter to

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Discounted or free food
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
On-site parking
Store discount
Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
Qualicum Beach, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:
veterinary: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person