Registered Veterinary Technologist, Anesthesia, Western Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre

1 week ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada VCA Animal Hospitals Full time
Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT

Anesthesia


Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre is welcoming a full-time Registered Veterinary Technologist to join our Anesthesia team working alongside an Anesthesiologist.

This position provides an opportunity to work with top board certified specialists and the ability to learn about cutting-edge veterinary medicine.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in specialist level procedures using state of the art equipment and to develop your skills in veterinary anesthesia.

Anesthesia technicians work four week days per week and are on call one day/evening per week. Our success lies in our willingness to help each other to achieve great patient outcomes; Registered veterinary technologist in Alberta


Experience in providing general anesthesia in dogs and cats (varying ages and breeds) for surgical procedures, minor procedures or endoscopic procedures.

Experience using common monitoring equipment and the strengths and limitations of each type of monitoring (e.g. pulse oximetry, electrocardiography, capnography, blood pressure monitoring).

Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)

Thorough working knowledge of aseptic technique as it relates to patient preparation and preparation of the operating theatre

Commitment to continuing education in anesthesia and analgesia, preferably with prior examples.

Work in a busy, fast-paced, specialty hospital environment, planning, organizing and managing the daily flow of services.


Collaborate and communicate effectively with veterinary specialists, interns, RVTs and technician assistants to provide the very best in anesthetic care for patients.


Participate in a rotating after-hours on call schedule to provide general anesthesia to patients requiring urgent or emergency procedures during nights and weekends.

Provide analgesia, sedation, general anesthesia and local/regional nerve blocks to patients undergoing surgical, endoscopic, imaging or biopsy procedures.


Monitor patients under sedation or general anesthesia and make adjustments to protocols as necessary to ensure patient comfort and safety.


Under the direction of specialist veterinarians, develop and implement post-operative care and analgesia plans and implement these within the intensive care unit.

Assist in preparing laboratory samples to be shipped for testing to external laboratories.

Maintain meticulous records of anesthetic monitoring, anesthetic and controlled drugs.

With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture you can thrive in: We have the right fit for you

Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks

Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care

Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives


Founded in 2001, WVSEC is dedicated to serving the needs of veterinarians and pet owners, offering state-of-the-art specialty and emergency veterinary services at one of the largest, most comprehensive facilities of its kind in Canada.

Our team includes specialists in Critical Care, Dermatology, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, along with 24-hour emergency care and rehabilitation services.

Our hospital culture fosters teamwork and camaraderie that naturally leads to delivering exceptional care to our patients, and service to our clients, referring veterinarians and our community.

The hospital is well equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, CT scanner, linear accelerator, mechanical ventilator, a complete on-site diagnostic laboratory and monitoring equipment.

Twenty of these hospitals in Calgary are partner clinics from whom we draw referrals to all services.

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