Veterinary Technician - Vancouver, Canada - Canada West Veterinary Specialists

Canada West Veterinary Specialists

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Canada West Veterinary Specialists is an exciting multi-disciplinary specialty referral practice with a dedicated 24-hour ERCC service.

We hold a unique designation as one of the first verified Veterinary Trauma Centers in Western Canada, designated per the Veterinary Committee on Trauma (VetCOT).

We have 7 specialty departments, including Oncology, Neurology, Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, Internal Medicine, with added services including Rehabilitation Therapy and an in-house lab.

With a team of over 160 staff members, we are a group of dedicated and diverse individuals passionate about working together to provide the best patient care and highest client satisfaction.

JOIN US? Although a busy hospital we take pride in our staff and focus on providing a safe and fun place to build a career.

BENEFITS

Subsidized extended health benefits
5 paid sick days per year
Uniform allowance per year
Wellness Spending account
We provide employer paid Pet insurance for 2 pets
Rewards and recognition program to recognize our staff's hard work and contributions to our success
We believe in your wellbeing and provide a company sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) enabling access to caring professionals that can help access support related to fitness, physical health and mental wellbeing programs
We have fun together with our hospital sponsored social events like; having Food Trucks visit us onsite, Halloween pumpkin carving contests, Annual Christmas Party, Pub Nights, etc.

Schedule A - Job Description

Position:
Veterinary Technologist

Department:
Surgery

Reports to:
Head of Surgery Department/Veterinary Technician Supervisor

This position is responsible for coordinating and assisting during surgery consultations, dispensing medications, coordinating and performing hospital discharges of patients, and may include performing nursing duties such as blood collection and IV catheter placement.

This role requires a strong focus on client communication. Patient care and client communication is conducted under the direct supervision of the Surgical Specialist on the case.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A thorough understanding of all procedures and protocols within the surgical service as well as the ability to use all equipment safely and effectively
Responsible for coordinating with the Surgery Supervisor during the admission process
Participates in doctor rounds and preliminary examination on inpatients
Assist the Surgeon during consultations with patient restraint, examination, and TPR's
May perform technical nursing skills such as: IV catheter placement, blood collection. Other nursing skills may include urine collection (cystocentesis, catheterization), taking radiographs, etc.
Calculates, dispenses, and administers medications at the direction of the attending Surgeon
Ensures that procedures are accurately documented on Smartflow patient treatment sheets
Responsible for coordinating with surgery and anesthesia veterinary technologists during the discharge process
Responsible for documenting all patient information while on shift and for ensuring that information is communicated with staff in Wards and ICU
As a member of the overall CWVS team, you may be required to assist in other areas of the hospital when your service should the need arise.
Performs other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong desire to learn and excel within the profession
Ability to recognize and establish priorities within the surgery service
Excellent client communication skills
Demonstrated computer and phone skills
High level of professionalism
Has a strong knowledge and understanding of normal vital parameters, and the ability to recognize changes and/or abnormalities
Strong mathematics skills (drug dose calculations)
Ability to recognize and establish priorities and execute patient triage
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work with little or no supervision when necessary
Ability to work as part of a team

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited program for Veterinary Technologists (Technicians or Nurses)
Demonstrated skills, experience and training that would qualify the individual for a position of responsibility within the surgical service

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