Veterinary Technician

**Join Our Team as a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) at Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital **Are you a dedicated and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technologist looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for emergency veterinary care? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you Living and working on Vancouver Island offers a unique and relaxed lifestyle. With mild winters and warm summers, it is ideal for year-round outdoor enthusiasts. Nanaimo is conveniently located, with easy ferry access to Vancouver and easy highway access to both Victoria and Tofino.

**Position**: Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT)

**Location**: Nanaimo, British Columbia

**Type**: Full-Time

**Shifts**: Various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

**About Us**: _Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital _is a 24-hour animal emergency hospital committed to providing exceptional emergency care to our patients. Our team of skilled veterinarians, technologists, and support staff work together to deliver top-notch emergency and critical care services. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive work environment where every team member is valued.

**Key Responsibilities:

- ** Assist veterinarians with emergency and critical care procedures**-* Perform triage and initial patient assessments**-* Prepare and administer medications, treatments, and anesthesia**-* Monitor and manage hospitalized patients**-* Operate and maintain medical equipment**-* Educate pet owners on post-treatment care and wellness**-* Maintain accurate patient records

**Qualifications**:

- Currently registered and in good standing with the BCVTA
- Experience in veterinary emergency or critical care an asset but not required
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency in anesthesia, radiology, and laboratory procedures
- Availability to work shift work (overnights and weekends)
- Ability to plan, organize and multi-task efficiently
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
- Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards patients and clients

**Why Join Us?**
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health benefits package
- Professional services coverage (massage therapist, chiropractor, physiotherapist, and more)
- Professional development opportunities - State-of-the-art facilities and advanced diagnostic equipment
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for career advancement within the hospital
- Unlimited Continued Education

**Access to up-to-date patient care technologies**:

- Electronic flowsheets and charting
- Snyder oxygen cage
- Anesthesia ventilator
- Digital x-ray machines
- In-house laboratory machines
- Ultrasound machine
- Endoscopy

**Additional Benefits **Generous staff discounts within the hospital and all VetStrategy clinics
- Unlimited continuing education allowance with management approval
- Signing bonus
- Relocation allowance
- Paid association dues
- Group RRSP plan
- Uniform allowance
- Mentorship for emergency veterinary medicine
- Retention bonus

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Pay: $30.00-$37.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay
- Retention bonus
- Signing bonus

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person