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MTS Level 6 - Animal Health Technician - Ambulatory Equine Service / LAH Float - Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Atlantic Veterinary College

Competition Number:
31E20
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Atlantic Veterinary College
Position:
MTS Level 6 - Animal Health Technician
Contract:
Full Time Term Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$54,497 to $59,958 per annum, prorated to term as per CUPE 1870

Term:

April 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding and departmental requirements)

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital requires an Animal Health Technician to provide full-time technical support for the Large Animal Hospital & Ambulatory Equine Service (AES).   This position is primarily based in the Large Animal Hospital, but will serve as the primary support for the AES service during the busy racetrack season.  When not directly supporting AES, this position contributes to a team of 3 other RVT Animal Health Technicians in the Large Animal Hospital supporting Large Animal Medicine Service, Large Animal Surgery Service, and Theriogenology 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 AES and the LA Hospital
  • Cleaning and maintaining biosecurity standards in AES and LA Hospital
  • Assisting AES veterinarians by providing proper restraint and handling which can be physically demanding
  • Assist in taking radiographs and laboratory samples
  • Assist with treatments and diagnostic work-ups
  • Completing and assisting with treatment orders for patients
  • Monitoring and reporting any abnormalities with patients
  • Provide clinical support to other areas of the VTH at various times of the year
  • 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
  • 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 will include irregular hours and may include evenings and weekends
  • Assistance with the New Brunswick Service is a requirement with multi-day travel requirements to New Brunswick on a monthly basis
  • On-call shifts in the Large Animal Hospital are a requirement
  • Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a graduate of a recognized Animal Health Technician program from a recognized facility
  • RVT designation is required
  • 3 plus years of experience working in a clinical setting with large animals, and must have current experience handling and working with horses and companion animals
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in an equine-focused, ambulatory practice is required
  • 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
  • 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. 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.