RVT, Team Lead, Western Canada Veterinary Eye Specialists

4 months ago

New Westminster, Canada VCA Canada Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION

RVT, Team Lead

Job Type: Full time

Location: New Westminster, BC

We have an exciting role for an experienced RVT looking for that next step toward leading a clinic. This role requires an experienced RVT who will offer exceptional care and a supportive environment to our patients and their owners.

The role is responsible for assisting doctors with patients during appointments, discussing treatments and surgery options with owners, providing anesthesia and monitoring for patients and discharging patients after surgery.

This key role also will be the on-site leadership for the hospital team of three associates and locums or casual staff when required.

Clinic Team Lead Responsibilities:

Receive, monitor and respond to hospital communication from the support office and other areas within VCA Canada

Monitor and approve timesheets of associates, including production reporting

Oversee performance and performance documentation for the team

Manage locum hours for reporting

Monitor stock and inventory

Oversee clinic site for repairs or maintenance

Daily deposits

Scheduling of associates and locums to meet appointment needs

Meet with Vendors when necessary and schedule info sessions for learning

Meet with your Senior Leader and review bi-weekly and monthly initiatives, goals and financials.

Compensation: $ to $ per hour. The hourly rate range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.

Registered Veterinary Technologist/Technician Responsibilities:

Meeting clients and getting detailed history based on information sent in referral, or updates on patient status for recheck appointments

Calling next-day surgery patients to confirm the procedure, discuss fasting instructions based on patient needs, answer any questions and confirm drop off and pick up items

Proficient in anesthesia, but training can be provided for specific anesthesia techniques; example: paralysis for intra-ocular surgery

Setting up and restocking exam room for upcoming patients

Restraining patient for exam

Gathering required prescriptions for patients and for doctor to discuss, or for RVT to go over with the owner

Preparing estimates to email to clients and book surgery if required

Sanitizing or disinfection of exam room after each appointment and cleaning surgical instruments, including kennels and pet holding area

During surgery mornings, meet with clients and go over the consent form, review and obtain the owner's signature and discuss pick-up time (owner will be called and notified of time based on patient recovery)

Prepare treatment room area for upcoming surgery, including prepping and testing the anesthetic machine, reconstituting drugs needed

Prep OR with surgery packs, IV fluids and prep and test the anesthetic machine

TPR of surgical patients

Prepare anesthesia records and drugs based on patient history, exam findings and overall requirements based on signalment and surgery requirements

Catheterize, induce and maintain anesthesia

Monitor patient using Cardell monitor and Doppler

Keep clear and accurate anesthesia log

Recovery of patients

Surgical laundry and general laundry

Wrapping and sterilizing of packs and instruments, hand towels and gowns

Prepping invoices, and medications, printing discharge notes and general after-anesthesia instructions and preparing them for surgical patients for discharge

Keeping accurate control drug logs

Managing difficult clients, client concerns/complaints

Key Competencies to be successful:

Compassionate and friendly

Efficient and detail-oriented

Clear communication in person and over the phone with associates and clients

Attentive listener

Keen observation

Computer literacy in Office and Outlook

Technical Qualifications:

Graduated from an accredited VT program

Registered with governing body (BCVTA)

Required CE hours to keep registration current

What VCA Canada Offers

Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture of wellness and appreciation you can thrive in

VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more

RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier 

Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips

Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn

Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees

Referral bonus rewards

Wellness: We care about your well-being and invest in resources for our associates.

Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time

Employee assistance program

E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus

Virtual health care (telemedicine) offers quick access to quality care

Professional liability insurance coverage

Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives

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