Registered Veterinary Technologist - Surgery

Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Continuing education benefits

Personal pet discounts

Professional dues

Uniform allowance

Shift differential (where applicable)

Opportunities for growth and PD

Job summary

Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to join our clinical team. The role focuses on patient care, teamwork, and high standards of medicine, with four 10-hour shifts in a compressed week.

You will perform RVT duties, support surgeons, manage equipment and records, and educate clients while adhering to safety and SOPs across departments.

Qualifications

• Animal Health Technology college diploma required.
• Minimum of 2 years RVT experience (preferably in a surgery department).
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs all RVT technical responsibilities including anesthesia assistance, equipment use, IV catheters, drug dose calculations, sterile techniques, radiography, CPR, and lab sample handling.
• Assists in surgeries and supports department scheduling (consults and rechecks).
• Provides client education and home care instructions.
• Maintains patient records and practice software; follows SOPs and safety regulations.
• Communicates updates to DVMs and other departments and may participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Active listening

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Animal Health Technology diploma

Job description

Position Summary

The Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) is empowered and responsible to act as a highly-trained RVT on the clinical floor to set an example of patient care, client care, and teamwork at Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency.

The Surgery RVT will report to the Lead Specialty Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) and works collaboratively with Dr. Bruce, Dr. Gilbert, and other specialty services to deliver high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate values maintaining a collegial working culture and prioritizes embracing the strategy, commitments, and goals of the organization to deliver high standards of medicine and exceptional patient care.

This role will allow for a compressed work week with four 10-hour shifts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all technical responsibilities of an RVT including:
  • Usage and care of medical equipment, as well as sterilization techniques.
  • Placing IV catheters; calculating drug doses, fluid requirements and CRIs.
  • Understanding and performing anesthesia, post-anesthetic recovery of
  • Use of anesthetic ventilator and multiparameter monitors.
  • Producing radiographs.
  • Performing CPR.
  • Collection and submission of various laboratory samples for
  • Assisting in surgeries.

• Help manage department schedule, including consults, rechecks and
• Provides education and home care instructions to
• Maintains practice software including client and patient record
• Follows all SOPs to support smooth hospital
• Follows all federal and provincial animal health laws and regulations regarding workplace health and safety.
• Option to participate in on-call rotation for out of hours
• Openly and proactively communicates updates to DVMs, Lead Specialty RVT and other department team Prioritize interdepartmental synergy by maintaining open lines of communication with other departments.

Other duties may be assigned as required.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

Education and Experience

• Animal Health Technology college diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years RVT experience (preferably in a surgery department setting).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information professionally.
• Strong time management and organizational skills including the abilities to plan, coordinate, multitask and prioritize.
• Genuine interest and initiative to help Pulse be the best practice it can be.
• Strong initiative and desire to be an integral key player in the growth and maturation of the surgery team.
• Intrinsic desire to grow personally and professionally.

Company Benefits

Pulse employees receive:

• Competitive compensation package
• Continuing education benefits
• Personal pet discounts
• Professional dues
• Uniform allowance
• Shift differential (where applicable)
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Access to a diverse team with varied experience and knowledge