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MTS Level 6 - Animal Health Technician - Large Animal Hospital Float - Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Atlantic Veterinary College *AMENDED*

Competition Number:
18E18
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Atlantic Veterinary College
Position:
MTS Level 6 - Animal Health Technician - Large Animal Hospital Float
Contract:
Full Time Permanent Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week (permanent days, shift to be determined)
Salary:
$52,363 to $57,629 per annum as per CUPE 1870

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital requires an Animal Health Technician to work as a floater in the Large Animal Hospital in the VTH. Primary responsibilities will be in Large Animal Surgery and Large Animal Medicine; however, support may be required in Ambulatory Equine, Theriogenology, and the Small Animal Hospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attending rounds
• Working with technicians and clinicians in the large animal hospital to anticipate, organize, and prioritize cases that need to be assisted with throughout the day
• Completing and assisting with treatment orders for patients
• Demonstrate ability to perform necessary nursing skills for the various levels of care required
• Monitoring and reporting to the clinician any abnormalities in animals in relation to the treatments and/or monitoring of animals
• Stocking and maintaining supplies in various locations
• Maintaining biosecurity standards and appropriate waste management
• Updating patient billing
• Assist in the maintenance of medical records
• Support veterinary students, technician students, and junior veterinarians participating in post-graduate programs with confidence and compassion
• Work in a position of flux and change that may revolve around and through many services within the large animal hospital
• Back up support to the small animal hospital when the large animal hospital is quiet
• Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate of an Animal Health Technician program from a recognized facility
• RVT designation is required
• Three (3) plus years of experience working in a clinical setting with large animals
• One (1) plus years of experience working in a clinical setting with small animals
• Demonstrated ability to perform necessary nursing skills for the various levels of care required with large animals including venipuncture, catheter placement, patient monitoring, patient preparation for large animal surgical/medical procedures, technical assistance with large animal surgical/medical procedures
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated reliability and self-motivation
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated ability in Windows and iOS Operating Systems
• Previous experience with computerized medical records is required, with preference to applicants with knowledge of RxWorks and SmartFlow
• Demonstrated skills in multi-tasking, time-management, and adaptability
• Demonstrated ability to work well on a team
• Preference given to individuals with experience in specialty referral or academic large animal practice
 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website (www.upei.ca/hr). Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.