Registered Veterinary Technologist

4 weeks ago

Sherwood Park Alberta TA, Edmonton region, Canada Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Full time

Position Title: Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) – Surgery
Reports to: Lead Specialty RVT
Department: Surgery
Status: Full-time, Permanent


Position Summary


The Surgery Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) is empowered and responsible to act as a highly trained RVT on the clinical floor to set an example of patient care, client care, and teamwork at Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency.

The Surgery RVT will report to the Lead Specialty RVT and work closely with Dr. Bruce to deliver high
level patient care.


The ideal candidate values maintaining a collegial working culture and prioritizes embracing the strategy, commitments, and goals of the organization to deliver high standards of medicine and exceptional patient care.

This role will allow for a compressed work week with four 10-hour shifts. Overtime hours will be required as needed for urgent surgical cases.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs all technical responsibilities of a RVT including:
  • Usage and care of medical equipment, as well as sterilization techniques.
  • Placing IV catheters; calculating drug doses, fluid requirements and CRIs.
  • Monitoring anesthesia.
  • Use of anesthesia ventilators and multiparameter monitors.
  • Perform epidurals and other local anesthesia blocks.
  • Acquiring high quality radiographs.
  • Performing CPR.
  • Performing advanced diagnostic tests.
  • Assisting in surgeries.
  • Managing hospitalized patients, performing recovery care and additional specialized
  • Assist with CT scans of surgical patients.
  • Help manage department schedule, including consults, rechecks and procedures.
  • Provides education, home care instructions, and nutritional counseling to clients.
  • Responsible for surgery room set-up, clean up, and quick turn over between procedures.
  • Perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and storage of surgical supplies.
  • Report problems or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
  • Perform quality assurance tests to ensure that the sterilization process is effective.
  • Perform inventory management of supplies and pharmaceuticals as required, including ordering, receiving, storage, and handling.
  • Requirement to participate in surgery on-call schedule.
  • Supports management of client complaints as required in partnership with the Lead Specialty RVT and Hospital Manager, interacting with clientele to deescalate, resolve, and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
  • Maintains practice software including client and patient record management.
  • Follows all SOPs to support smooth hospital operations.
  • Follows all federal and provincial animal health laws and regulations regarding workplace health and safety.
  • Openly and proactively communicates updates to DVMs, Lead Specialty RVT and other
    department team members. Prioritize interdepartmental synergy by maintaining open lines of communication with other departments.
  • Other duties may be assigned as required.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:

Education and Experience
  • Animal Health Technology college diploma.
  • Registered member of the ABVMA
  • Minimum of 2 years RVT experience.
  • Experience in the care and management of anesthetized patients.
  • Prior experience working within a specialty surgery department is an asset. However, full internal training will be provided to

the right candidate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Proven active listening and problem-solving skills.
  • Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information professionally.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills including the abilities to plan,
coordinate, multitask and prioritize.
  • Genuine interest and initiative to help Pulse be the best practice it can be.
  • Strong initiative and desire to be an integral key player in the growth and maturation of the
surgery team.
  • Intrinsic desire to grow personally and professionally.

Company Benefits
Pulse employees receive:
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Benefit plan including Medical, Dental and Disability leave
  • Continuing education benefits
  • Personal pet discounts
  • Professional dues
  • Uniform allowance
  • Shift differential (where applicable)
  • Deferred profit-sharing plans
  • Opportunities for growth and professional development
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