Rvt Internal Medicine - Sherwood Park, Canada - Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency

Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency

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Sherwood Park, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Pulse Veterinary Specialists and Emergency is hiring several full-time Internal Medicine RVTs to support a growing specialty in veterinary medicine.

The Internal Medicine Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) is empowered and responsible to act as a highly trained RVT on the clinical floor to set an example of patient care, client care, and teamwork at Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency.

This role will allow for a compressed work week with four 10-hour shifts, Tuesday through Friday, with the potential to pick-up extra overtime and on-call shifts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs all technical responsibilities of a RVT including:
Usage and care of medical equipment, as well as sterilization techniques.
Placing IV catheters; calculating drug doses, fluid requirements and CRIs.
Collection and submission of various laboratory samples for testing.
Administer chemotherapy drugs orally and intravenously. Including appropriate use of PPE and fume hood.
Understanding higher risk anesthesia and monitoring for the internal medicine patient.
Performing CPR.
Producing diagnostic quality radiographs.
Understanding and assisting with advanced diagnostics/treatments including rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, and CT scans
Patient management and set up of the C-Arm for Tracheal fluoroscopy, Esophagrams, and Cystourethrograms
Managing hospitalized patients, performing recovery care, and assisting with specialized treatments
Substantial medical record management is required.
Continuous followup with patients and clients due to the chronic disease caseload.
Provide education, home care instructions, and nutritional counseling to clients.
General supervision of Technologist Assistant (TA) team members.
Provide support and enhances the educational experience of senior year veterinary students, interns, and residents.
Support management with customer complaints as required in partnership with the Lead Specialty RVT and Hospital Manager, interacting with clients to deescalate, resolve issues in a timely fashion.
Maintains practice software including client and patient record management.
Follows all SOPs to support smooth hospital operations.
Follows all federal and provincial animal health laws and regulations regarding workplace health and safety.
Openly and proactively communicates updates to DVMs, Lead Specialty RVT and other department team members. Prioritize interdepartmental synergy by maintaining open lines of communication with other departments.
Other duties may be assigned as required._

Qualifications
Education and Experience

Animal Health Technology college diploma.
Previous RVT experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Positive approach to cases and interaction with team members.
Proven active listening and problemsolving skills.
Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information professionally.
Strong time management and organizational skills including the abilities to plan, coordinate, multitask and prioritize.
Genuine interest and initiative to help Pulse be the best practice it can be.
Strong initiative and desire to be an integral key player in the growth and maturation of the specialty team.
Intrinsic desire to grow personally and professionally.

Company Benefits

Pulse employees receive:

Competitive compensation package
Continuing education benefits
Personal pet discounts
Professional dues
Uniform allowance
Shift differential (where applicable)
Paid sick days and time off
Opportunities for growth and professional development
Access to a diverse team with varied experience and knowledge
Team approach to cases and mentorship to enhance education and promote growth within the specialty of Internal Medicine