Have you ever dreamt of a 4 day work week? Look no further!
Northern Veterinary Services is looking to add a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to our pack!

ABOUT US:

Northern Vet is a modern, privately owned clinic in Fort McMurray, Alberta. We are proud to offer competitive wages, health benefits, CE allowance, scrub allowance, staff discounts, and all RVT due coverage. We are extremely supportive if there are specialized areas of interest, as we love to further your education! From anesthesia to x-rays, dentals to diagnostics, wildlife to wellness–your talents belong here.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Handle repetitive standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 40lbs unassisted.
• Significant multi-tasking and critical thinking in a fast paced environment.
• Detail oriented, have a quick response time, and be calm under pressure.
• Able to work as a team or an individual, without constant supervision.
• Maintain a professional, compassionate, and courteous attitude.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Applicants must be licensed in Canada, in good standing, and have completed all requirements to maintain their license.

• Communicate with and educate clients on procedures, treatments, medications, common diseases/illnesses, and preventative healthcare.
• Prepare and set up for a multitude of appointments and procedures.
• Obtain and update client and patient medical records
• Calculate, dispense, and administer pharmaceutical drugs and injections.
• Perform routine dental scaling, charting and polishing.
• Properly operate a variety of hospital and diagnostic equipment, while following current manufacturer instructions and monthly maintenance.
• Collect specimens as required and perform routine laboratory/diagnostic procedures in hematology, microbiology, radiology, and ultrasonography.
• Prepare, monitor and maintain critical, hospitalized, and anesthetized patients.
• Handle and restrain patients safely and efficiently for various procedures.
• Able and comfortable to work with, but not limited to, dogs, cats, exotics, reptiles, equine, and wildlife.
• Maintain up to date logbooks in multiple areas of the clinic, following the current ABVMA guidelines.