Lead Veterinary Technologist
2 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Registered Veterinary Technologist to join our team at Lynn Valley Animal Hospital. As a key member of our veterinary team, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and leading our team of veterinary technologists.
Responsibilities- Assist veterinarians with appointments and surgeries, handling patients for procedures as necessary.
- Perform routine procedures such as IV catheterization, setting up and administering SQF and IV fluids, anal glands, nail trims, injections, and vaccines at the direction of a doctor.
- Lead role in surgery intake, prep, sedating, inducing, maintaining GA, and monitoring patients closely during and after their procedure.
- Record observations on patients, including changes in status and pain assessment.
- Perform lab procedures such as blood collection, cystocentesis, blood pressure, and in-house laboratory tests such as simple cytology.
- Perform dental exams, x-rays, and cleaning.
- Perform routine maintenance of equipment and maintain an appropriate inventory of medical supplies and medications.
- Maintain hospital logs, patient records, and notes with high accuracy and quality.
- Provide client education in areas such as nutrition, home care, administering medication, and post-operative care.
- Follow guidelines for dispensing, preparation, and storage of medications.
- Assist veterinarians and clients in euthanasia procedures, including explaining procedures and options for cremation and memorial keepsakes.
- Occasionally perform emergency procedures such as evaluating life signs, resuscitating with oxygen, establishing open airways by intubations, performing external cardiac massage, administering pharmacological agents and parental fluids, applying temporary bandages or splints, and providing external supportive treatment of wounds, burns, and heat prostration.
- Maintain current membership registration with relevant professional bodies, if applicable.
- Follow guidelines and regulations of appropriate professional bodies, including mandatory continuing education, including clinic-sponsored continuing education.
- Participate in TA/VA and Client Care Specialist duties, if required.
- Help management ensure each new staff member has adequate training for their role and provide support, coaching, mentoring, and motivation to all team members.
- Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.
- Recognize conflict within the team and attempt to resolve it in a timely manner. Submit incident reports regarding such conflict when appropriate. Bring forth any concerns to the leadership on behalf of your team.
- Coordinate and recruit locums, doctor specialists, and oversee the booking of surgical procedures.
- Assist with conducting annual PAWS reviews and coach and connect sessions for team members and gather feedback from other hospital staff members.
- Assist the Medical Director with planning regular continuing education events for the team to be held in conjunction with regular meetings or social events, whenever possible.
- Update training manuals as necessary. Revise protocols, assign responsibilities to team members, and recognize inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
What VCA Canada Offers
- A diverse experience with a local community feel and a caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation.
- VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program.
- Medical Library with 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips.
- Mobilization and hands-free radiology.
- RRSP Employer 5% Match Program.
- Paid membership and dues.
- Annual uniform allowance.
- Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time.
- Employee assistance program.
- Continuing education benefits.
- Referral Bonus Rewards.
- E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus.
- Virtual healthcare (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care.
- Access to amazing mini-courses.
- Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives.
- Generous personal pet care discounts.
- And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps.
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