Veterinary Technician - Vancouver, Canada - Canada West Veterinary Specialists

Canada West Veterinary Specialists

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

1 week 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:
Internal Medicine

Reports to:
Technician Supervisor

***This position is responsible primarily for Internal Medicine patient care including taking radiographs, preparing patients for procedures, following treatment plans, dispensing and administering drugs, monitoring vital signs and overall patient assessment. Communication with clients and referring family veterinarians is an integral part of this role. Both client communication and hands-on patient care are conducted under the direct supervision of the Internist.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Must develop a thorough understanding of all procedures and protocols within the Internal Medicine service as well as the ability to use all equipment safely and effectively
Must have or be able to develop competency in performing general anaesthesia independently
Ensures that supply inventory is sufficient to meet the needs of the Internal Medicine service
Participates in daily communication with clients
Ensures that procedures, medications etc. 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 in a timely and efficient manner to staff in Wards, ICU, and to other Internal Medicine staff who may be involved in individual cases
Ensures that all equipment is properly maintained, and that maintenance is documented
Keeps Internal Medicine procedure areas clean and organized
Ensures that Internal Medicine service assistants are accomplishing their duties and that Human Resources is aware of any performance issues
Actively participate in and successfully complete company provided sedation/GA training program, and all in house CE, as offered and/or scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong technical skills (venipuncture, I.V. catheter placement)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to recognize and establish priorities within the Internal Medicine service and ability to take direction as provided
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and remain calm in stressful situations
Demonstrated computer skills
Ability to work well within a team environment

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited program for Animal Health Technologists
Demonstrated skills, experience and training that would qualify the individual for a position of responsibility within the Internal Medicine service
Anesthetic background preferred

HOURS OF WORK

This position based on working 10hour shifts, 4 days per week, from
08:00 18:30 or 08:30 19:00:
At a future date, regular hours may include Saturday shifts
4week training period in Wards/ICU
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 24hour operating day of the hospital including weekends and holidays