Full-Time RVT

Position Title: Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) – Dentistry

Reports to: Lead Specialty RVT
Department: Dentistry and Oral Surgery

Status: Full-time, Permanent

The Dentistry & Oral Surgery department at Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency has a tremendous opportunity for an RVT aspiring to elevate their career. We are seeking candidates for a position on our team to work with Dr. Christopher Sauvé DAVDC with our resident-in training, Dr. Karen Hui. 

Come join a team that performs interesting and advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures, provides excellent patient and client care, and works with our fellow specialty and emergency departments to maximize patient outcomes. 

Fundamental experience and knowledge in dentistry is important, but candidates will be provided with supportive training in the essential skills (anesthesia, dental cleaning and charting, intraoral radiographs, CT image acquisition) to help them grow. We work closely with our veterinarian that is residency-trained in anesthesia to ensure our patients receive the best care possible. 

We are looking for a positive, hardworking and motivated professional. A candidate that is interested in pursuing a VTS in dentistry would be preferred, but not necessary. We look forward to working with you.

Position Summary

The Dentistry 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 Dentistry RVT will report to the Lead Specialty RVT and work closely with Dr. Sauve to deliver high level patient care. Read more about our team here:

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.
  • Dental cleaning and charting
  • Acquiring high quality intra-oral radiographs.
  • Acquiring CT images
  • Monitoring anesthesia.
  • Use of anesthesia ventilators and multiparameter monitors.
  • Perform local dental blocks
  • Performing CPR.
  • Performing advanced diagnostic tests.
  • Monitor hospitalized patients, performing recovery care
• Help manage department schedule, including consults, rechecks and procedures.
• Provides education, home care instructions, and nutritional counseling to customers.
• Responsible for operatory 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.
• Requirement to participate in dentistry on-call schedule.
• Supports management of customer 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
• Fundamental experience and knowledge in dentistry
• We are looking for a positive, hardworking and motivated professional.
• A candidate that is interested in pursuing a VTS in dentistry would be preferred, but not necessary.

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 dentistry 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)
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Access to a diverse team with varied experience and knowledge