Registered Veterinary Technologist - 433 - Kamloops S/NC
The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- Kamloops, BC
- $28.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Triage patient care and treatments and coordinate with other staff members, including reviewing the upcoming schedule and planning/preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Assist the veterinarian in all tasks required for patient care such as administering intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular and oral medications, and perform required treatments.
- Calculating drug doses, use, potential side effects, proper administration, and ensuring control/recording of controlled drugs.
- Reviewing medications prepared by Veterinary Assistants.
- Filling/dispensing medications for surgical/hospitalized animals as required.
- Performing treatments such as wound treatments, bandage/splint changes, and ear cleanings as required by the doctor.
- Collecting specimens and performing routine laboratory work in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment.
- Performing in-house laboratory work, including reading microscopic sediment for urinalysis, fecal floats, and ear/skin cytology and interpreting results.
- Performing and/or assisting the doctor in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures using a range of diagnostic equipment including but not limited to electrocardiography, radiography, and ultrasonography equipment.
- Maintaining radiology log and sending radiographs as instructed by doctors.
- Hospitalizing patients under the supervision of the doctor including placement of an intravenous catheter, intravenous fluid administration, medication administration, monitoring vital signs, inputs and outputs.
- Performing sedation, general anesthesia, and patient monitoring including safety, emergency drugs, administration and wen to intervene, intubation, extubation and recovery, and drug administration, indications, and contraindications.
- Performing dental treatments including scaling, polishing, performing an antibacterial rinse and dental radiographs.
- Performing corneal stain tests, Shirmer Tear Tests, and eye pressure testing when instructed by doctors.
- Monitoring time requirements and ensuring medical records are kept up to date.
- Tattooing and microchipping, as required.
- Performing tasks such as anal gland expression, grooming, and nail trims.
- Managing weight-loss programs under the direction of the doctor.
- Assisting doctors in exam rooms as required.
- Assisting with humane euthanasia as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Educating clients on care and treatment.
- Updating clients on patients in hospital and performing discharges.
- Creating discharge/home care instructions.
- Performing callbacks/emails as needed for progress reports.
- Answering client questions that do not require a doctor.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Cleaning and maintaining all equipment including anesthetic, laboratory, and x-ray machines.
- Ensuring that all fees associated with a patient are placed on the patient visit list, in collaboration with the Veterinary Assistant.
- Cleaning and organizing patient and general areas.
- Stocking supplies as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Successful completion of a veterinary technologist program accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medicine Association (CVMA) and registration with the BC Veterinary Technologists Association (BCVTA); or recognition by BC governing bodies of an equivalency to an RVT designation.
- Experience in delivering high quality customer service to a variety of stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task and complete tasks/projects within defined timelines.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills along with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Able to fulfill physical demands of the job which may include standing for long periods of time, walking, sitting, and lifting heavy objects and patients.
- Understanding of the risks associated with working with animals and an ability to follow safety requirements and other precautions such as fear free handling techniques.
- Willingness and no identified barriers to exposure to supplies commonly used in a hospital setting such as anesthetic gases, chemicals, drugs including controlled substances, and x-ray radiation within Canadian safety standards.
- Experience in using common veterinary practice software. Experience with Cornerstone would be considered an asset.
- Philosophical harmony with BC SPCA policies, programs and protocols.
The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals