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 furst verified Veterinary Trauma Center in Western Canada, designated per the Veterinary Committee on Trauma (VetCOT).

We have 7 specialty departments, including Oncology, Neurology, Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology, 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

We grow together with our monthly inhouse Continuing Education presentations
Subsidized extended health benefits
5 paid sick days per year
Uniform allowance
Wellness Spending account
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 provide employer paid Pet insurance to our employees.
We believe in recognizing our staff's contributions to our success with recognition programs.
We have a profitsharing program to recognize our staff's contributions for our success.
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:
Technician Supervisor

This position is responsible primarily for surgical patient care including taking radiographs, preparing patients for surgery, following treatment plans, administering drugs, monitoring vital signs and over-all patient assessment.

Both client communications and hands-on patient care are conducted under the direct supervision of the surgical specialist on a specific case.

DUTIES AND Responsibilities:

Must develop a thorough understanding of all procedures and protocols within the surgical service as well as the ability to use all equipment safely and effectively.
Ensures supply inventory is sufficient to meet the needs of the surgical service.
Ensures that procedures are accurately documented on ICU sheets in advance of daily invoicing
Responsible for documenting all patient information while on shift and for ensuring that this information is transmitted to staff on Wards and in ICU
Ensures that all equipment is properly maintained, and that maintenance is documented.
Keeps the surgical areas clean and organized
As a member of the overall CWVS team, you may be required to assist in other areas of the hospital when your service is not in need of you or if the doctor on the service is away. This could involve working any shift within the twentyfourhour operating day of the hospital including weekends and holidays.
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 surgical service
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)
A strong desire to learn and to excel within the profession
Ability to recognize and establish priorities and execute patient triage
Strong organizational skills
Ability to remain calm in emergencies
Ability to work with little or no supervision when necessary
Ability to work as part of 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
Demonstrated skills, experience and training that would qualify the individual for a position of responsibility within the surgical service
Strong anaesthetic background preferred

WORKING HOURS