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SalaryDryden Veterinary Services is hiring!
Two New One Year Dryden & Sioux Lookout Intern Roles
Supporting the Development of RVTs in Northern Ontario.
For over 50 years, Dryden Veterinary Services DVS has been caring for animals across Northwestern Ontario. The demand for veterinary care is growing and DVS continues to respond with innovative solutions that meet the needs of northern clients. With a brand new facility scheduled to open this spring in Dryden, and a mobile Veterinary Technician clinic in
Sioux Lookout, the practice is growing and looking to support the training of more RVTs to keep up with demand.
"We recognize that many of our clients have to travel great distances to access care for their pets, and we aim to be part of creative solutions that make sense for the north." Greg
Springett, DVM, practice owner
These new roles were created to expand the number of trained Veterinary Technicians in
Northern Ontario to help address the shortage of veterinary professionals. The positions are open to new grads, current Veterinary Technician students, or interested students willing to study at an accredited program. The interns will study to meet the requirements to become licensed as an RVT, while developing their skills at the Dryden facility. One successful candidate will support an RVT in Sioux lookout part-time. There is a possibility of renewal for successful candidates.
About Dryden Veterinary Services
At Dryden Veterinary Services, we have a team of individuals that work hard to provide quality services that integrate personal connections with clients and their pets. We pride ourselves on our ability to create relationships with our clients that in turn create better overall care for their animals. Our goal is that through communication, client education and diagnostics we are able to provide a reliable service.
Job duties:
The interns will acquire specialized technical skills & project management training including but not limited to:
– Venipuncture (blood collection), IV catheter placement, and fluid administration
– Drug dose calculation and administration (oral and injections)
– Prescription refill and counselling
– Laboratory testing (urinalysis, parasitology, haematology)
– Nursing care such as bandaging, wound care, ear cleaning and treatment, suture removal
– Radiology set-up and processing
– Client education regarding puppy and kitten care, dental hygiene, weight loss, behaviour, etc
– Dental prophylaxis
– Emergency triage and response
– Data collection, management and reporting for project administration
Interns will also perform customer service and animal husbandry related duties. Graduates of Veterinary Technician programs or students in their final year may undertake more specialized training such as anesthesia administration and monitoring, surgical assistance, cystocentesis or other advanced nursing skills. Both candidates are expected to become licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician after successful graduation from an accredited educational program.
Work Location:
The interns will work part-time at the Dryden facility where practical skills will be developed and assessed, and part-time at the Sioux Lookout mobile clinic supporting an RVT. Potential full-time work in Sioux Lookout may be available for a successfully licensed candidate pending a successful pilot.
Compensation: $70, 013.84 for a 12-month contract, based on a 40-hour weekly commitment.
To apply: Please send your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and confirmation of enrollment (or intentions to enroll) in an accredited Veterinary Technician program to:
Attn: Lynsey Springett, Clinic Manager at drydenvs@gmail.com
For more information
Please connect to learn more about these initiatives.
Lynsey Springett 8072232484
Clinic Manager dydenvs@gmail.com
Greg Springett, DVM
8072232484
Practice Owner
The Sioux Lookout mobile Veterinary Technician clinic is made possible by the support of the
Municipality of Sioux Lookout.
To learn more about flexible Veterinary Technician learning, visit Thompson Rivers University or Ridgetown College. To learn more about becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician, visit the OAVT.
This employment opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund.
Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people- talent-program/workforce-development-stream
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Internship / Co-op
Salary: $70,013.84 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Veterinary Technician: 1 year (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Dryden, ON P8N 2X3 (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dryden, ON P8N 2X3: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
