Cardiology RVT — Growth, Mentorship & Advanced Care

Boreal Veterinary Centre; Edmonton; Presencial; CAD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Continuing education allowance

Coverage of professional dues

Opportunities for growth and professs

Resumo da oferta

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.

Qualificações

• 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

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conhecimentos

Patient monitoring

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

ECG monitoring

Critical thinking

Communication

Mentorship

Formação académica

Active ABVMA/ABVTA member

Ferramentas

Pulse oximetry

ECG

Capnography

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.