MTS Level 6 - Registered Veterinary Technician - Primary Urgent Care Float - Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Atlantic Veterinary College
$66,242 - $72,565 per annum, as per CUPE 1870
If you are passionate and skilled Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is eager to grow your expertise in emergency and critical care medicine. We want to hear from you!
What You’ll Bring:
- Strong emergency and critical care veterinary nursing capabilities
- A passion for learning within a specialist-led veterinary teaching hospital environment
- Dedication to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, animal welfare, biosecurity, and ethical conduct
What We Offer:
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Overtime Opportunities
- Overnight Shift Premiums
- On-Campus Health & Wellness Programs for Staff and immediate Family Members
- Professional Development Opportunities and Paid EVTA Annual Membership
- Staff discounts on veterinary services and pet food
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a graduate of an Animal Health Technician program from a recognized facility
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) designation is required. Consideration will be given to those who are eligible to write the VTNE within the position’s six-month probationary period
- Demonstrated clinical experience working with small animal patients is required
- Clinical experience working with patients in an emergency or ICU setting and demonstrated ability to triage patients in these settings is preferred (with specialty referral hospital experience considered an asset), training will be provided to the right candidate
- Excellent technical proficiency with experience and confidence with nursing and handling small animal patients, 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
- 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 an asset
- Demonstrated experience in inputting, maintaining, and reviewing patient invoicing
- Strong computer skills with demonstrated ability in Windows and iOS Operating Systems
- Previous experience with electronic medical records is an asset
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 below.
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.
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.
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