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MTS Level 6 - Animal Health Technician - Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Atlantic Veterinary College

Competition Number:
158E18
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Atlantic Veterinary College
Position:
MTS Level 6 - Animal Health Technician - Theriogenology Service/Large Animal Hospital Float
Contract:
Full Time Permanent Nine (9) Month Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week from January to September, annually
Salary:
$53,420 to $58,784 per annum, prorated to term as per CUPE 1870

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital requires an Animal Health Technician to provide full-time technical support for the Large Animal Hospital and the Theriogenology Service for a 9-month term (pro-rated) on a repeating basis.  This position is primarily based in the Large Animal Hospital, but will serve as the primary support for the Theriogenology service during the busy breeding season (March to July). When not directly supporting theriogenology, this position contributes to a team of 3 other RVT Animal Health Technicians in the Large Animal Hospital support Large Animal Medicine Service, Large Animal Surgery Service, and Ambulatory Equine Service. When the Large Animal Hospital is quiet, this individual may be required to support the Small Animal Hospital in the VTH.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stocking and maintaining supplies in Therio and the LA Hospital
• Cleaning and maintaining biosecurity standards in Therio and Large Animal Hospital
• Assisting Therio veterinarians by providing proper restraint and handling of cattle and horses (including stallion handling) which can be physically demanding
• Assist in taking laboratory samples, analyzing semen, assisting with semen freezing, and other sample handling and processing
• Assist with treatments and diagnostic work-ups in the Large Animal Hospital and on the road
• Ambulatory duties include assisting on-farm with all aspects of the equine breeding season, and bovine reproductive medicine
• Completing and assisting with treatment orders for patients in hospital
• Monitoring and reporting any abnormalities with patients in hospital
• 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
• Provide clinical support to other areas of the VTH (including Small Animal Hospital) at various times of the year
• When in LA hospital, 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
• Demonstrated ability to perform necessary nursing skills for the various levels of care required
• Work schedule may include some evenings and weekends
• On-call shifts in the Large Animal Hospital are a requirement
• Assistance with the AES New Brunswick service may be a requirement with multi-day travel requirements in NB
• Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate of a recognized Animal Health Technician program from a recognized facility
• RVT Designation is a requirement
• 3 plus years of experience working in a clinical setting with large animals, and must have current experience handling and working with horses, cattle, and companion animals
• Preference given to individuals with experience in theriogenology
• 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
• Must have positive and willing attitude and able to provide excellence in client services (will have primary client contact)
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated reliability and self-motivation
• Demonstrated organizational skills in multi-tasking, time-management, and adaptability
• Demonstrated ability to work well on a team
• 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

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.