Small Animal Registered Vet Nurse Job, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

The Vet Service; Cranbrook; Sur place; CAD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Established team

Collaborative setting

Varied cases

Anaesthetic support

Postoperative care

Outdoor recreation

Résumé du poste

The Vet Service in Cranbrook, BC is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician to join a fully staffed veterinary team. This role focuses on attentive patient care, diagnostic support and maintaining a positive clinical environment for companion animals.

The successful candidate will assist with consultations, procedures and nursing care throughout treatment and recovery, collaborating closely with veterinarians and pet owners to ensure high standards of welfare and client education.

Qualifications

• Recognised veterinary technology or nursing qualification with registration eligibility.
• Registered Veterinary Technician status or ability to meet provincial registration requirements.
• Practical competence in animal handling and nursing procedures.

Responsabilités

• Assist veterinarians during consultations, diagnostics and treatments while maintaining patient handling standards.
• Provide attentive nursing care, including observations, medication administration and recovery monitoring.
• Support surgical preparation, anaesthetic monitoring and postoperative patient management within training scope.
• Maintain organised treatment areas, medical records and infection prevention procedures.
• Communicate clearly with pet owners regarding preventative care and home instructions.

Connaissances

Animal handling

Nursing procedures

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Formation

Veterinary nursing qualification

BC registration eligibility

Description du poste

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician to join a fully staffed veterinary team committed to delivering attentive patient care and maintaining a positive clinical environment. This opportunity is ideal for a qualified veterinary nursing professional who enjoys working closely with veterinarians, supporting a varied companion animal caseload and contributing to the smooth running of daily clinical activities. With an established veterinary team already in place, the position offers an excellent opportunity to apply practical nursing skills while developing lasting professional relationships with colleagues and pet owners.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting consultations, assisting with diagnostic procedures, monitoring patients and providing attentive nursing care throughout treatment and recovery. Responsibilities may include preparing patients for procedures, maintaining accurate clinical records, administering prescribed treatments and helping clients understand ongoing care instructions. A collaborative approach, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to animal welfare will be essential to delivering a consistently high standard of veterinary nursing.

In this position, your responsibilities will include:

• Assist veterinarians during consultations, diagnostic investigations and clinical treatments while maintaining excellent patient handling standards.
• Provide attentive nursing care, including patient observations, medication administration and monitoring during recovery.
• Support surgical preparation, anaesthetic monitoring and postoperative patient management within the scope of professional training.
• Maintain organised treatment areas, accurate medical documentation and appropriate infection prevention procedures.
• Communicate clearly with pet owners regarding preventative healthcare, prescribed treatments and home care recommendations.

Qualifications Needed:

• Recognised veterinary technology or veterinary nursing qualification with eligibility for registration in British Columbia.
• Registered Veterinary Technician status or the ability to meet the applicable provincial registration requirements.
• Practical competence in animal handling, clinical nursing procedures and the safe administration of prescribed veterinary treatments.
• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail and confidence working cooperatively with veterinarians and veterinary support colleagues.
• A compassionate attitude towards animal welfare and enthusiasm for maintaining professional standards through continued learning.

Package:

• Opportunity to join an established veterinary team with experienced clinicians and professional colleagues.
• A collaborative clinical setting encouraging practical knowledge sharing and the continued development of veterinary nursing expertise.
• Exposure to varied companion animal consultations, diagnostic procedures and nursing responsibilities.
• Opportunities to strengthen skills in patient monitoring, anaesthetic assistance and postoperative care.
• A welcoming working environment where communication, cooperation and compassionate treatment are prioritised.
• Scope to contribute meaningfully to patient care and the efficient coordination of daily veterinary services.
• An attractive location offering access to outdoor recreation and the natural surroundings of southeastern British Columbia.
• Opportunities to build rewarding relationships with pet owners while supporting the wellbeing of their companion animals.
• Professional development potential through ongoing clinical experience and collaboration with an established veterinary team.