The Atlantic Veterinary College is accepting applications for a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join the Veterinary Teaching Hospital’s Primary Care and Exotics Float team. Take the next step in your career and become part of a collaborative team working with companion animal species in a dynamic clinical environment. As an RVT, you will be encouraged to fully utilize and expand your skills while enjoying opportunities to gain experience across a variety of services within the teaching hospital.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Health and Dental
• RRSP Contribution
• Tuition Waivers
• Health and Wellness on Campus available to staff
• Access to professional development funds and CE opportunities
• EVTA membership paid
• Staff discounts on veterinary services and pet food

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of our Primary Care clinicians, this position will provide technical assistance to the Primary Care service. Job responsibilities will include:

Primary Care and Exotics Technician duties:

• Assisting veterinarians in the medical care of animals presenting to the service including all species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates
• Assisting with diagnostic procedures, coordination of animal treatments and completion of treatment orders for hospital in-patients
• Assisting in surgery and small animal emergencies, performing anesthesia of patients under the direction of a veterinarian
• Ability to perform necessary nursing skills for the various levels of care required (including triage of emergency presentations, animal handling and restraint, and basic husbandry)
• Working with technicians and clinicians to anticipate, organize, and prioritize cases
• Monitoring and reporting to the clinician any findings or abnormalities with the patient in relation to the treatment and/or monitoring of their care and well-being
• Rounding with clinicians and technicians in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and communicating treatment plans and patient updates to ICU technicians for hospitalized patients
• Performing cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of instruments, equipment, and patient care areas to maintain the service areas in a clean and orderly condition and maintain biosecurity
• Preparing, submitting and occasionally performing diagnostics for the service (including, but not limited to, hematology, biochemistry analysis, cytology, and parasitology)
• Organizing and maintaining supplies, including rotating inventory (diet, supplies, equipment, other), removing expired products, stocking and ordering supplies
• Routine written and verbal client communication for support on husbandry, treatment and medication protocols
• Assisting with preparation of documents and protocols
• Must be willing to work some flexible shifts and be available for some on-call duties, as needed

General duties:

• Supporting veterinary students, technician students, and junior veterinarians (interns and residents) participating in post-secondary post graduate programs with confidence and compassion
• Support client services staff in ensuring excellent client experience, including answering client inquiries, taking payments, and client communication
• Support clinicians and VTH interns/residents with client communication (including discussing estimates, consent forms, and client education/care)
• Assist in the maintenance of complete and accurate patient medical records, billing and working with clinicians and client services staff to ensure that patient bills are completed and paid prior to patient discharge
• Maintain collegial and professional interactions and communication with colleagues, students and clients at all times
• Maintain safe, respectful, professional and ethical conduct, handling and interactions with patients and during patient care as befitting a veterinary teaching hospital environment and in accordance with veterinary regulatory bodies
• Practicing safe work practices while in proximity of potentially dangerous animals or substances
• Work in a position of flux and change, thus requiring a team-based approach

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be a graduate of an Animal Health Technician program from a recognized facility
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) designation is required. Consideration may be given to those who are eligible to write the VTNE within the position’s six month probationary period but preference will be given to applicants with clinical experience
• Demonstrated experience working with exotic animals is required. Preference given to those with experience as an RVT in a clinical setting and to those with VTS specialization in Avian/Exotics
• Demonstrated clinical experience working with small animal patients is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to handle and restrain a wide variety of species
• Excellent technical proficiency with experience and confidence with nursing and handling, placing catheters and administering IV fluids, performing sample collection, assisting with diagnostic procedures including administering sedation and monitoring sedated patients, performing patient assessments and administering required treatments
• Clinical experience working with patients in an emergency or ICU setting is preferred
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency situations and to respond with appropriate action
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated ability in Windows and iOS Operating Systems
• Previous experience with electronic medical records is considered an asset. Familiarity with RxWorks and Smart Flow is considered an asset
• Must possess strong work ethic and accountability with demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills with colleagues and clients, with experience working in a teaching environment being an asset
• Demonstrated experience in inputting, maintaining and reviewing patient invoicing is considered an asset