Registered Veterinary Technologist - Canada's Health Magazine

Title: Registered Veterinary Technologist

Company: The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia
Job Type: FlexTime, FullTime, Shift, Weekdays

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The BC SPCA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) for a full-time position in Kamloops, BC. The ideal candidate will provide support to veterinarians in anesthesia and surgery for both privately owned and shelter animals, as well as assist in maintaining the hospital and equipment. This individual will also assist with patient check-ins, examinations, and provide support to other staff when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Triage patient care and treatments

Assist with administering medications and treatments

Perform laboratory work for diagnosis and treatment

Assist with diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures

Client communication and education

Housekeeping and administrative tasks

Qualifications:

Completion of a CVMA accredited veterinary technologist program

Experience in customer service

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Physical ability to handle job demands

Understanding of animal risks and safety precautions

Experience with veterinary practice software

Alignment with BC SPCA's vision and mission

If you are legally entitled to work in Canada and interested in this position, please apply online. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Join the BC SPCA in making a difference for animals in need.

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Title: Registered Veterinary Technologist
Company: The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia
POSITION: Registered Veterinary Technologist - RVTSTATUS: Permanent; Full-Time with benefitsSHIFT: Monday to friday 7:30AM to 4:30PMLOCATION: Kamloops, BCCLASSIFICATION: ExemptWAGE: HourlyCLOSING DATE: Open Until FilledWe welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our on our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our .The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your application.**About the Position:** This position provides support to the veterinarians by assisting with all aspects of anesthesia and surgery for both privately owned and shelter animals as well as assisting in maintaining the hospital and its equipment in good operating order. This position also assists with the morning check-in of patients as well as pre-surgical and pre-vaccination examinations and will provide support to other hospital staff when needed.The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, career minded and will want to be part of a positive team environment. You have great communication and nursing skills. You are a team player and are passionate about taking the best possible care of our patients. You have passion for what you do every day, enthusiasm, energy and a positive and want to utilize all of your technical skills.Some specific duties:Direct animal care duties include:

* Triage patient care and treatments and coordinate with other staff members, including reviewing the upcoming schedule and planning/preparation for upcoming procedures.
* Assist the veterinarian in all tasks required for patient care such as administering intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular and oral medications, and perform required treatments.
* Calculating drug doses, use, potential side effects, proper administration, and ensuring control/recording of controlled drugs.

* Reviewing medications prepared by Veterinary Assistants.
* Filling/dispensing medications for surgical/hospitalized animals as required.
* Performing treatments such as wound treatments, bandage/splint changes, and ear cleanings as required by the doctor.
* Collecting specimens and performing routine laboratory work in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment.

* Performing in-house laboratory work, including reading microscopic sediment for urinalysis, fecal floats, and ear/skin cytology and interpreting results.
* Performing and/or assisting the doctor in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures using a range of diagnostic equipment including but not limited to electrocardiography, radiography, and ultrasonography equipment.

* Maintaining radiology log and sending radiographs as instructed by doctors.
* Hospitalizing patients under the supervision of the doctor including placement of an intravenous catheter, intravenous fluid administration, medication administration, monitoring vital signs, inputs and outputs.
* Performing sedation, general anesthesia, and patient monitoring including safety, emergency drugs, administration and wen to intervene, intubation, extubation and recovery, and drug administration, indications, and contraindications.
* Performing dental treatments including scaling, polishing, performing an antibacterial rinse and dental radiographs.
* Performing corneal stain tests, Shirmer Tear Tests, and eye pressure testing when instructed by doctors.
* Monitoring time requirements and ensuring medical records are kept up to date.
* Tattooing and microchipping, as required.
* Performing tasks such as anal gland expression, grooming, and nail trims.
* Managing weight-loss programs under the direction of the doctor.
* Assisting doctors in exam rooms as required.
* Assisting with humane euthanasia as required.
* Other duties as assigned.

Client communication duties include:

* Educating clients on care and treatment.
* Updating clients on patients in hospital and performing discharges.
* Creating discharge/home care instructions.
* Performing callbacks/emails as needed for progress reports.
* Answering client questions that do not require a doctor.
* Other duties as assigned.

Housekeeping and administrative duties include:

* Cleaning and maintaining all equipment including anesthetic, laboratory, and x-ray machines.
* Ensuring that all fees associated with a patient are placed on the patient visit list, in collaboration with the Veterinary Assistant.
* Cleaning and organizing patient and general areas.
* Stocking supplies as needed.
* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications you need to have:

* Successful completion of a veterinary technologist program accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medicine Association (CVMA) and registration with the BC Veterinary Technologists Association (BCVTA); or recognition by BC governing bodies of an equivalency to an RVT designation.
* Experience in delivering high quality customer service to a variety of stakeholders.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task and complete tasks/projects within defined timelines.
* Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills along with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
* Able to fulfill physical demands of the job which may include standing for long periods of time, walking, sitting, and lifting heavy objects and patients.
* Understanding of the risks associated with working with animals and an ability to follow safety requirements and other precautions such as fear free handling techniques.
* Willingness and no identified barriers to exposure to supplies commonly used in a hospital setting such as anesthetic gases, chemicals, drugs including controlled substances, and x-ray radiation within Canadian safety standards.
* Experience in using common veterinary practice software. Experience with Cornerstone would be considered an asset.
* Philosophical harmony with the vision, mission, and strategic directions of the BC SPCA.

**How to apply:** If you are interested in joining our team and are legally entitled to work in Canada, we would like to hear from you. Click on apply now or use the link to applyWe thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA, however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN 11881 9036 RR0001

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