Veterinary Technician

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Canada West Veterinary Specialists Full time

Canada West Veterinary Specialists is an exciting multi-disciplinary specialty referral practice with a dedicated 24-hour ERCC service. We hold a unique designation as one of the first verified Veterinary Trauma Centers in Western Canada, designated per the Veterinary Committee on Trauma (VetCOT). We have 7 specialty departments, including Oncology, Neurology, Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, Internal Medicine, with added services including Rehabilitation Therapy and an in-house lab.

With a team of over 160 staff members, we are a group of dedicated and diverse individuals passionate about working together to provide the best patient care and highest client satisfaction.

**JOIN US?** Although a busy hospital we take pride in our staff and focus on providing a safe and fun place to build a career.

**BENEFITS**
- Subsidized extended health benefits
- 5 paid sick days per year
- Uniform allowance per year
- Wellness Spending account
- We provide employer paid Pet insurance for 2 pets
- Rewards and recognition program to recognize our staff’s hard work and contributions to our success
- We believe in your well-being and provide a company sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) enabling access to caring professionals that can help access support related to fitness, physical health and mental well-being programs
- We have fun together with our hospital sponsored social events like; having Food Trucks visit us onsite, Halloween pumpkin carving contests, Annual Christmas Party, Pub Nights, etc.

**Schedule A - Job Description**

**Position**: Veterinary Technologist

**Department**:Surgery

**Reports to**:Head of Surgery Department/Veterinary Technician Supervisor

This position is responsible for coordinating and assisting during surgery consultations, dispensing medications, coordinating and performing hospital discharges of patients, and may include performing nursing duties such as blood collection and IV catheter placement. This role requires a strong focus on client communication. Patient care and client communication is conducted under the direct supervision of the Surgical Specialist on the case.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- A thorough understanding of all procedures and protocols within the surgical service as well as the ability to use all equipment safely and effectively
- Responsible for coordinating with the Surgery Supervisor during the admission process
- Participates in doctor rounds and preliminary examination on inpatients
- Assist the Surgeon during consultations with patient restraint, examination, and TPR’s
- May perform technical nursing skills such as: IV catheter placement, blood collection. Other nursing skills may include urine collection (cystocentesis, catheterization), taking radiographs, etc.
- Calculates, dispenses, and administers medications at the direction of the attending Surgeon
- Ensures that procedures are accurately documented on Smartflow patient treatment sheets
- Responsible for coordinating with surgery and anesthesia veterinary technologists during the discharge process
- Responsible for documenting all patient information while on shift and for ensuring that information is communicated with staff in Wards and ICU
- As a member of the overall CWVS team, you may be required to assist in other areas of the hospital when your service should the need arise.
- Performs other duties as required

**KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Strong desire to learn and excel within the profession
- Ability to recognize and establish priorities within the surgery service
- Excellent client communication skills
- Demonstrated computer and phone skills
- High level of professionalism
- Has a strong knowledge and understanding of normal vital parameters, and the ability to recognize changes and/or abnormalities
- Strong mathematics skills (drug dose calculations)
- Ability to recognize and establish priorities and execute patient triage
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work with little or no supervision when necessary
- Ability to work as part of a team

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Graduate of an accredited program for Veterinary Technologists (Technicians or Nurses)
- Demonstrated skills, experience and training that would qualify the individual for a position of responsibility within the surgical service

**SCHEDULE**
- Tuesday - Friday, 08:00 - 18:30

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

**Salary**: $27.00-$36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- veterinary technician: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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