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

This position is primarily responsible for patient care including following treatment plans, administration of drugs, monitoring for vital signs and over-all patient assessment.

Client communication is an integral part of this role.

Responsibilities:

- _Willing to develop a thorough understanding of all procedures and protocols, and use all equipment safely and effectively _
- _Be able to perform technical nursing skills _
- _Directly monitor, carry out treatments and procedures, ensure patient comfort and document care for patients _
- _Ensures that pertinent information and observations relating to patient care is provided to the next shift during rounds. _
- _Communicate effectively with primary Doctor or Hospitalist provide timely alerts of any changes or concerns. _
- _Calculates, dispenses and administers medications at the direction of the Doctor. _
- _Good knowledge of the common drugs/medications. _
- _Must develop knowledge and understanding of the common procedures, illnesses and treatments performed at CWVS. _
- _Ensures supply inventory is sufficient and the work area is kept clean and organized. _
- _Responsible for providing guidance and delegating appropriate tasks to Patient Care Assistants on shift _
- _Help facilitate a positive work environment. _
- _Participates in offered in house CE _
- _Performs other duties as required. _

Knowledge Skills and Abilities _

- _Has a strong knowledge and understanding of normal vital parameters, and the ability to recognize changes and or abnormalities _
- _A strong knowledge of asepsis _
- _Strong mathematics skills (drug dose calculations, CRI's, dilutions) _
- _Ability to recognize and establish priorities and execute patient triage _
- _Strong organizational skills _
- _Ability to remain calm in emergencies _
- _Ability to work individually and as a team _
- _Excellent communication skills _
- _Demonstrated computer and phone skills _
- _High level of professionalism _

Qualifications and Experience _

- _Graduate of an accredited program for Veterinary Technologists _
- _Registered Veterinary Technology designation preferred _
- _Demonstrated skills, experience and training that would qualify the individual for a position of responsibility _

Benefits _

- _We offer competitive wages and generous shift premiums for evening and overnight shifts _
- _We have a profit sharing program to recognize our staff's contributions for our success. _
- _We believe in your well-being 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 well-being programs. _
- _We provide employer paid Pet insurance to our employees. _
- _We believe in recognizing our staff with an anniversary recognition program. _
- _We offer extended health benefits, paid sick days and a uniform allowance _
- _We grow together with our monthly in-house CEs. _
- _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._