Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) - Surgery Department

at  Pulse Veterinary Specialists Emergency

Sherwood Park, AB, Canada -

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Immediate30 Jan, 2025Not Specified31 Oct, 20242 year(s) or aboveCommunication Skills,Time ManagementNoNo
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Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Surgery Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) is empowered and responsible to act as a
highly trained RVT on the clinical floor to set an example of patient care, client care, and teamwork
at Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency.
The Surgery RVT will report to the Lead Specialty RVT and work closely with Dr. Bruce to deliver high
level patient care.
The ideal candidate values maintaining a collegial working culture and prioritizes embracing the
strategy, commitments, and goals of the organization to deliver high standards of medicine and
exceptional patient care.
This role will allow for a compressed work week with four 10-hour shifts. Overtime hours will be
required as needed for urgent surgical cases.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs all technical responsibilities of a RVT including:
  • Usage and care of medical equipment, as well as sterilization techniques.
  • Placing IV catheters; calculating drug doses, fluid requirements and CRIs.
  • Monitoring anesthesia.
  • Use of anesthesia ventilators and multiparameter monitors.
  • Perform epidurals and other local anesthesia blocks.
  • Acquiring high quality radiographs.
  • Performing CPR.
  • Performing advanced diagnostic tests.
  • Assisting in surgeries.
  • Managing hospitalized patients, performing recovery care and additional specialized

treatments.

  • Assist with CT scans of surgical patients.
  • Help manage department schedule, including consults, rechecks and procedures.
  • Provides education, home care instructions, and nutritional counseling to clients.
  • Responsible for surgery room set-up, clean up, and quick turn over between procedures.
  • Perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and storage of surgical

supplies.

  • Report problems or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
  • Perform quality assurance tests to ensure that the sterilization process is effective.
  • Perform inventory management of supplies and pharmaceuticals as required, including

ordering, receiving, storage, and handling.

  • Requirement to participate in surgery on-call schedule.
  • Supports management of client complaints as required in partnership with the Lead

Specialty RVT and Hospital Manager, interacting with clientele to deescalate, resolve,

and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.

  • Maintains practice software including client and patient record management.
  • Follows all SOPs to support smooth hospital operations.
  • Follows all federal and provincial animal health laws and regulations regarding workplace

health and safety.

  • Openly and proactively communicates updates to DVMs, Lead Specialty RVT and other

department team members. Prioritize interdepartmental synergy by maintaining open lines

of communication with other departments.

  • Other duties may be assigned as required.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:2.0Max:7.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

Health Care

Graduate

Proficient

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Sherwood Park, AB, Canada