Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Central Victoria Veterinary H[...]

VCA Animal Hospitals; Victoria; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider in Victoria is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join their Intensive Care Unit team. This role supports criticalists in a collaborative and educational environment, offering a rotating daytime schedule for a great work-life balance. Candidates should display strong clinical skills and a passion for animal care, enhancing their expertise in a supportive atmosphere. Competitive benefits include paid wellness days and a comprehensive RRSP program.

Benefits

Career longevity

Medical Library access

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Paid wellness days

Continuing education benefits

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician or eligible to register.
• Willing to enhance technical skills including anesthesia and mechanical ventilator use.
• Preference for candidates with previous ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical procedures like venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Monitor anesthesia and assess patients.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Clinical procedures

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Ability to problem-solve

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Job description

Overview

Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT Department: Intensive Care Unit, ICU Location: Victoria, BC

Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technologist to join our ICU team!

This role works closely with our two boarded Criticalists: Dr. Elise Boller DVM, DACVECC and Dr. Manuel Boller DVM, MTR, DACVECC. You will also be surrounded by experienced RVTs, our other board-certified specialists, and ER Veterinarians in a fast-paced, stimulating, world-class medical environment. If you already have your VTS in Emergency and Critical Care, or if you dream of one day achieving your VTS, this is where you want to be: among specialists who literally wrote the books on Veterinary Medicine and the RECOVER initiative, as well as our anesthesia-focused RVT and board-certified anesthesiologist. We are a supportive, collaborative, hands-on teaching facility for anyone wa ntin g to grow their skills.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Successful candidates will display strong leadership, a desire to grow their skills, a positive teamwork-type attitude and a personality that can deliver exceptional customer service and communication skills. This position offers a rotating DAYTIME schedule and a great work-life balance. Preference will be given to applicants with previous ICU experience.

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT or eligible to register
• Perform clinical procedures; Venipuncture, Catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring and patient assessment
• Willing to further enhance technical skills, including advanced catheterization procedures, anesthesia, and mechanical ventilator use, to name a few
• Ability to thrive in a steady and often fast-paced environment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents
• Proven ability to keep accurate patient records
• Strong ability to problem-solve
• A love of pets, of course!

What VCA Canada Offers

Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation! you can thrive in!

• Career longevity providing you with the opportunity to manage your own client appointments in collaboration with VCA Canada Veterinarians
• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
• Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!
• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
• Paid membership and dues; Annual uniform allowance
• Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
• Employee assistance program
• Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
• Referral Bonus Rewards!
• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
• Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care
• Access to amazing mini-courses
• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

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