Rvt Internal Medicine

Pulse Veterinary Specialists and Emergency is hiring several full-time Internal Medicine RVTs to support a growing specialty in veterinary medicine.

The Internal Medicine 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.

This role will allow for a compressed work week with four 10-hour shifts, Tuesday through Friday, with the potential to pick-up extra overtime and on-call shifts.

**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.
- Collection and submission of various laboratory samples for testing.
- Administer chemotherapy drugs orally and intravenously. Including appropriate use of PPE and fume hood.
- Understanding higher risk anesthesia and monitoring for the internal medicine patient.
- Performing CPR.
- Producing diagnostic quality radiographs.
- Understanding and assisting with advanced diagnostics/treatments including rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, and CT scans
- Patient management and set up of the C-Arm for Tracheal fluoroscopy, Esophagrams, and Cystourethrograms
- Managing hospitalized patients, performing recovery care, and assisting with specialized treatments
- Substantial medical record management is required.
- Continuous follow-up with patients and clients due to the chronic disease caseload.
- Provide education, home care instructions, and nutritional counseling to clients.
- General supervision of Technologist Assistant (TA) team members.
- Provide support and enhances the educational experience of senior year veterinary students, interns, and residents.
- Support management with customer complaints as required in partnership with the Lead Specialty RVT and Hospital Manager, interacting with clients to deescalate, resolve 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**

Education and Experience
- Animal Health Technology college diploma.
- Previous RVT experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Positive approach to cases and interaction with team members.
- 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 specialty team.
- Intrinsic desire to grow personally and professionally.

**Company Benefits**

Pulse employees receive:

- Competitive compensation package
- Continuing education benefits
- Personal pet discounts
- Professional dues
- Uniform allowance
- Shift differential (where applicable)
- Paid sick days and time off
- Opportunities for growth and professional development
- Access to a diverse team with varied experience and knowledge
- Team approach to cases and mentorship to enhance education and promote growth within the specialty of Internal Medicine