Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT)

P3 Veterinary Partners; Castlegar; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive veterinary team in the heart of the beautiful West Kootenay Mountains! This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, providing gold-standard care to pets while enjoying the great outdoors. With a focus on preventative medicine and client education, you will fully utilize your RVT skills in a supportive atmosphere. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about animal care and looking for a fulfilling career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Unlimited Continuing Education Funds

Paid Vacation Time

Relocation Allowance

Veterinary Discounts

Clothing Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Licensing & Membership Dues

Mental Health Practitioner Coverage

RRSP Matching

Qualifications

• RVT with a diploma in Veterinary Technology and strong communication skills.
• Experience in surgical assistance and anesthesia administration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer and analyze diagnostic tests and maintain accurate medical records.
• Assist in surgical procedures and provide excellent veterinary nursing care.

Skills

Compassionate Communication

Anesthesia Administration

Diagnostic Testing

Veterinary Nursing Care

Surgical Assistance

Inventory Management

Education

Diploma in Veterinary Technology

Tools

Veterinary Medical Equipment

Job description

Castlegar Veterinary Hospital would like to add another RVT to our amazing team! If you're searching for a collaborative and progressive culture, supportive team members, incredible clients, and an opportunity to practice gold-standard care, come to Castlegar!

Our team is driven to provide the level of service and care we would expect for our own pets. Everything we do is grounded in our focus on providing the best possible medical, surgical, and preventative care. This is an outstanding opportunity to advance your career with a team that prioritizes preventative medicine and client education while fully utilizing your RVT skills.

Castlegar is the second-largest community in the beautiful West Kootenay Mountains, located at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia rivers. If you enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, and fishing, and you're ready to love where you work and play, you can't afford to miss this opportunity!

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate in a compassionate and professional manner with clients and fellow veterinary care team members using efficient oral and written communication skills.
• Administer and analyze diagnostic tests (hematology, clinical chemistry, cytology, urinalysis, etc.) utilizing appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Assist Veterinarian with surgical and therapeutic procedures. Utilize gold-standard patient care techniques, ensuring operating room environment complies with all aseptic standards and protocols.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia and analgesia in accordance with the veterinary scope of practice and provincial laws governing the RVT profession.
• Provide excellent veterinary nursing care in a professional and ethical manner through the synthesis of veterinary theory, principles and concepts (including Fear Free techniques) within the scope of regulations dictated by the provincial governing laws of the profession.
• Document and maintain accurate veterinary medical records, following regulated procedures and standards.
• Operate and maintain state-of-the-art veterinary medical equipment, following health and safety regulations in accordance with veterinary profession standards.
• Execute and evaluate quality diagnostic images utilizing knowledge of theory, principles and concepts.
• Perform dental procedures in compliance with professional veterinary industry standards, employing an in-depth knowledge of dental structures, conditions and lesions, causes and stages of diseases.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of all medical supplies as determined by veterinary office inventory control procedures.
• Maintain and support a collaborative work environment and assist other staff members as required.

Education

• Diploma - Veterinary Technician/Technologist

Total Compensation - We recognize how critical RVTs are to providing the best possible medical, surgical, and preventative medicine. We prove this by supporting your personal, financial, and professional growth through:

• A Competitive Wage Rate
• A Comprehensive Health Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, & Vision premiums paid by clinic)
• Professional Services Coverage (chiropractor, massage therapist, physiotherapist, acupuncturist and more)
• Enhanced Mental Health Practitioner Coverage
• P3 Pawsitive Health & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Unlimited Continuing Education (CE) funds for advanced professional development plus three days of paid leave to attend CE
• RRSP Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Licensing & Membership Dues
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick & Personal Emergency Days
• Generous Veterinary Discounts (75% off services for your own pets, and an extended family and friends discount)
• Clothing Allowance
• Relocation Allowance to assist with moving expenses can be arranged for out-of-town candidates

If you are looking for a progressive environment where each individual is heard, and recognized for their unique contributions, we'd love to talk.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace. If accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail].

Contact Information: Visit our website at www.castlegarvet.comto learn more.