Registered Veterinary Technician (ICU)

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician (ICU) to provide optimal patient care in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include managing critically ill patients, assisting with emergency care, and maintaining health records while working with a variety of animals. The position offers competitive hourly wages, a term of 12 months with potential for extension, and varied shifts including nights and weekends. Ideal candidates are graduates of a veterinary technology program with substantial experience in critical care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized two-year veterinary technology program.
• Registered or eligible for registration with SAVT.
• Three years of experience in critical care or emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor critically ill patients.
• Recover patients from anesthesia.
• Maintain health records and assist in imaging procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills in critical care

Organizational skills

Ability to lift and handle animals

Effective communication skills

Education

Two-year veterinary technology program

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (ICU)

Primary Purpose: As an ICU/Critical Care Technician, you will ensure that an optimum level of patient care is maintained 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week. This position functions between the areas of critical care, medicine, surgery, triage and radiology.

Nature of Work: Reporting to the Manager Health Services, this position functions on a rotational basis providing coverage during the day, evening, weekend and Statutory Holidays between the areas of critical care, medicine, surgery, triage and radiology. Animal handling and manipulations are a constant part of the position. This position works in an animal facility with small (canine, feline, avian, and some exotics) and large animals (bovine, equine, caprine, ovine, porcine) which exposes employees to animal dander, waste, and unpredictability; and requires a substantial amount of lifting, moving, and cleaning of equipment/work area. Subject to some unpleasant odours, dress code, and traffic pattern restrictions.

Typical Duties/Accountabilities:

• Manages and monitors critically ill patients; emergency animal care; triage patients as required;
• Recover patients from anesthesia as instructed by licensed veterinarians;
• Monitors performance of aseptic technique and arranges OR environment for implementation of optimum patient care;
• Assists in imaging/ultrasound procedures of patients;
• Handles and restrains animals;
• Maintains health records;
• Assists with the supervision of teaching undergraduate veterinary and veterinary technology program students;
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and facility.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a recognized two‑year veterinary technology program; registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists (SAVT); and a member or eligible for membership with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association (SVMA).
• Experience: Preference will be given to applicants with at least three years of experience in the fields of critical care/emergency medicine, medicine, surgery, triage, and radiology.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficient technical skills in the various fields mentioned above; effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to prioritize in a constantly changing environment; ability to effectively work independently as well as part of a team, maintaining a professional and positive demeanor in a dynamic environment; ability to evaluate the work of others; demonstrated effective organizational and time management skills; and the ability to perform moderate physical labor and tolerate exposure to a wide variety of animals.

Department: Veterinary Medical Centre
Status: Term 12 months with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: CUPE 1975
Shift: Hours will vary, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and STAT holidays. Hours are subject to change.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $28.72 - 37.60 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Applied Scientific Services
Salary Phase/Band: Salary Band 5
Work Location: On Campus

We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity‑deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.