Cardiology Registered Veterinary Technologist

Boreal Veterinary Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education allowance

Coverage of professional dues

Opportunities for growth and professs

Job summary

Boreal Veterinary Centre in Edmonton, AB, is seeking a Cardiology Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to join our cardiology department. Reports to Lead Specialty RVT, full-time permanent, 40 hours per week, with a Monday–Thursday schedule.

The ideal candidate will be an active member of ABVMA/ABVTA, skilled in patient monitoring, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement, ECG and pulse oximetry, and able to mentor others while contributing to rounds and client education.

Qualifications

• Active ABVMA/ABVTA membership required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (22 kg)
• Desire to grow the RVT profession
• Confidence with basic RVT skills including patient monitoring, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement
• Proficiency with monitoring equipment (pulse oximetry, ECG, capnography)
• Willingness to create opportunities for themselves, the hospital, and patients
• Ability to share knowledge and expertise with others to elevate them
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to team and Management
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and time-management skills
• Commitment to ongoing education and professional development
• Punctuality and preparedness for shifts
• Exposure to odors, noises, animal vomit, urine, blood or feces; potential bites/scratches/diseases

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical examinations and patient assessments
• Anesthetize/sedate and monitor patients for surgery or procedures, including higher risk anesthesia for cardiac patients
• Monitor and recover patients from anesthesia
• Assist with advanced diagnostics such as echocardiograms, ECG, Holter monitoring and telemetry
• Assist with thoracocentesis, pericardiocentesis and other procedures
• Monitor cardiac rhythm and recognize abnormalities requiring intervention
• Actively participate in CPR and use of defibrillator
• Calculate, draw, and administer medications
• Fill prescriptions and relay orders for compounded medications
• Communicate with clients via phone, email and in person
• Generate estimates and review informed consent with clients
• Perform medical procedures as prescribed by veterinarian
• Venipuncture and catheter placements
• Use in-house lab equipment and submit reference tests
• Obtain quality images with X-ray, CT or ultrasound
• Admit and set up patients for hospitalization and transfer to ICU
• Manage hospitalized patients and provide care
• Supervise and support Animal Care Assistants
• Assist DVMs with appointments and tech appointments
• Double check aftercare for attendants
• Maintain equipment and quality control
• Mentor and support team
• Contribute ideas to improve hospital flow and patient care
• Maintain medical records
• Other tasks as needed

Skills

Patient monitoring

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

ECG monitoring

Critical thinking

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Active ABVMA/ABVTA member

Tools

Pulse oximetry

ECG

Capnography

Job description

Cardiology Registered Veterinary Technologist

Edmonton, AB, CA

Position Title:Cardiology Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT)
Reports to: Lead Specialty RVT
Department:Cardiology
Status: Full-Time Permanent (40 hours per week)
Schedule:Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Prerequisites

• A ctive member of the ABVMA and ABVTA
• Ability to lift 50 lbs (22 kg)
• A desire to grow the RVT profession
• Confidence with basic RVT skills including patient monitoring, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement
• Proficiency with monitoring equipment (pulse oximetry, ECG, capnography, etc.)
• Willingness to create opportunities for themselves, the hospital, and their patients
• Intent to share knowledge and expertise with others to elevate them
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to the team and Management
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and time-management skills
• Commitment to ongoing education and professional development
• Ability to be on time and prepared to work at the beginning of your scheduled shift
• Working Conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, animal vomit, urine, blood or feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.

Position Summary

This role is a partnership and collaboration with veterinarians to provide gold standard medical care to our patients. There will be a focus on client communication and education, which will include providing home care and medication instruction to owners and supporting them with follow-up care and questions. At Boreal, we understand you strive to do your best for your patients, and we intend to give you every tool and opportunity to do so. As a medical professional, you are expected to contribute your medical expertise to each case, to contribute at rounds and to mentor other members of this team (veterinarians and veterinary students included). All RVTs are encouraged to advocate for themselves and their career.

In addition to the general RVT duties, this position may require cross-training in other specialty departments such as Surgery/Anesthesia, Oncology, and Internal Medicine, as needed.

Boreal recognizes, that historically, the RVT profession has always had a “glass ceiling”. As our mission states, we are focused on continual advancement and professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us- whether it be VTS, management or another exciting opportunity for yourself.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct physical examinations and patient assessments
• Anesthetize/sedate and monitor patients for surgery or other procedures, including understanding higher risk anesthesia for the cardiac patients
• Monitor and recover patients from anesthesia
• Assist with advanced diagnostics such as echocardiograms, ECGs, Holter monitoring and telemetry
• Assist with thoracocentesis, pericardiocentesis and other procedures
• Monitor cardiac rhythm and recognize abnormalities which may require intervention
• Actively participate in CPR, including use of defibrillator
• Calculate, draw, and administer oral and injectable medications
• Fill prescriptions, relay orders for compounded medications
• Effectively communicate with clients via phone, email, and in person
• Generate estimates and review informed consent with clients
• Perform medical procedures as prescribed by the veterinarian
• Perform venipuncture and catheter placements
• Use in-house laboratory equipment and submission reference laboratory tests as needed
• Obtain quality images with Xray, CT or ultrasound
• Admit and set- up patients for hospitalization and transfer to ICU
• Manage hospitalized patients, perform recovery care and additional specialized treatments
• Supervise and support Animal Care Assistants with their patient care
• Assist DVMs with appointments
• Perform tech appointments
• Double checking aftercare for the Animal Care Attendants
• Assist with maintenance and quality control of equipment
• Mentor and support other members of the veterinary team
• Contribute suggestions to improve hospital flow and patient care
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records
• Other tasks as deemed necessary

Company Benefits

Joining the Boreal Veterinary Centre team means you'll enjoy an array of perks, including:

• Continuing education allowance
• Coverage of professional dues
• Opportunities for growth and professional development