Posted: 21 days ago
Job Description
Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT<br />Location: Calgary, AB<br />Department: Anesthesia<br />Employment Type: Full Time<br />Schedule: 4 days a week with flexibility<br />Bonus: Yes! $5000 prorated<br /><br />Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre is welcoming a full-time RVT for our Anesthesia team.<br /><br />This position offers the opportunity to work with top board-certified specialists and learn about cutting-edge veterinary medicine. We are looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented, motivated individual who will be inspired to work with a highly varied, exciting and unique caseload. Our experienced technicians are prepared to support you as you train and adapt to specialty practice.<br /><br />You will have the opportunity to be involved in specialist-level procedures using state-of-the-art equipment and to develop your skills in veterinary anesthesia. Our success lies in our willingness to help each other achieve great patient outcomes; however, with specialty medicine comes the unpredictability of working in a setting where the day's schedule can change at a moment's notice.<br /><br />Schedule: Anesthesia technicians work four weekdays per week and are on call one day/evening per week.<br /><br />Qualifications:<br /><br />Registered veterinary technologist in Alberta<br /><br />Preference given for a minimum of two years of experience as an RVT, ideally in an emergency or referral setting<br /><br />Experience in providing general anesthesia in dogs and cats (varying ages and breeds) for surgical, dental or endoscopic procedures<br /><br />Experience using common monitoring equipment and the strengths and limitations of each type of monitoring (e.g. pulse oximetry, electrocardiography, capnography, blood pressure monitoring).<br /><br />Experience working with commonly used sedation, induction, inhalant and injectable anesthetic and analgesic medications, including indications and contraindications of each.<br /><br />Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)<br /><br />Thorough working knowledge of aseptic technique as it relates to patient preparation and preparation of the operating theatre<br /><br />Exceptional time-management skills, critical thinking and efficiency in a fast-paced environment<br /><br />Consistently safe and effective patient handling skills<br /><br />Excellent verbal and written communication skills<br /><br />Commitment to continuing education in anesthesia and analgesia, preferably with prior examples.<br /><br />Appreciation of own strengths and limitations, willingness to accept direction and feedback from more experienced RVTs and veterinarians.<br /><br />Responsibilities<br /><br />Work in a busy, fast-paced, specialty hospital environment, planning, organizing and managing the daily flow of services.<br /><br />Collaborate and communicate effectively with veterinary specialists, interns, RVTs and technician assistants to provide the very best in anesthetic care for patients.<br /><br />Assist surgery technicians with patient handling, patient preparation and recovery.<br /><br />Participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule to provide general anesthesia to patients requiring urgent or emergency procedures during nights and weekends.<br /><br />Prepare the anesthetic equipment and operating theatres for surgery.<br /><br />Perform pre-anesthetic patient evaluations and determine ASA score for each patient. Assist in obtaining pre-operative diagnostics, e.g. radiographs, bloodwork, CT scan.<br /><br />Provide analgesia, sedation, general anesthesia and local/regional nerve blocks to patients undergoing surgical, endoscopic, imaging or biopsy procedures.<br /><br />Monitor patients under sedation or general anesthesia and make adjustments to protocols as necessary to ensure patient comfort and safety.<br /><br />Under the direction of specialist veterinarians, develop and implement post-operative care and analgesia plans and implement these within the intensive care unit. Supervise anesthetic recovery and transfer case notes to ICU RVTs.<br /><br />Scrub in to surgical procedures or assist in endoscopic procedures with specialist veterinarians.<br /><br />Assist in preparing laboratory samples to be shipped for testing to external laboratories.<br /><br />Maintain meticulous records of anesthetic monitoring, anesthetic and controlled drugs.<br /><br />Supervise and teach technician assistants and technician practicum students.<br /><br />What VCA Canada Offers<br /><br />Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation! you can thrive in!<br /><br />VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program - Ask us more!<br /><br />Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!<br /><br />Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!<br /><br />RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program - saving for your future just got easier!<br /><br />Paid membership and dues; Annual uniform allowance<br /><br />Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time<br /><br />Employee assistance program<br /><br />Continuing education benefits: paid to learn!<br /><br />Referral Bonus Rewards!<br /><br />Access to amazing mini-courses<br /><br />Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives<br /><br />Generous personal pet care discounts<br /><br />And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!<br /><br />Email: for further information or click Apply Now!<br /><br />VCA is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. 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