Technician – Emergency / Triage, Veterinary Medical Centre

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated animal health team at a leading veterinary teaching hospital in Western Canada. As an ER/Triage Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing 24/7 care for emergency patients, ensuring that the most critical cases are prioritized. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and a supportive environment that fosters professional growth. With a focus on teamwork and client service, you will assist in diagnostics, patient monitoring, and animal handling. If you are passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Access to advanced technologies

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for advancement

Continuing education

Excellent health benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized veterinary technology program, registered or eligible for registration.
• Minimum three years in client communication and veterinary hospital care.

Responsibilities

• Triaging emergency patients and ensuring critical cases are prioritized.
• Assisting clinicians with diagnostics and monitoring sedated patients.
• Handling animals and maintaining accurate health records.

Skills

Proficient technical skills

Effective communication

Ability to prioritize

Organizational skills

Physical capacity to handle animals and equipment

Education

Two-year veterinary technology program

Job description

Technician – Emergency / Triage, Veterinary Medical Centre

We are seeking enthusiastic, registered veterinary technologists (RVTs) who would like to join our animal health team. The WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre has served as Western Canada’s only veterinary teaching hospital for over five decades. Our internationally-accredited center offers a wide range of primary and referral services to animal owners and veterinarians across western Canada.

Why work with us? We provide access to advanced technologies and equipment, a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement and continuing education, a team-based approach to patient care and client services, and excellent health benefits.

Primary Purpose:

As an ER/Triage Technician, you will triage all emergency patients upon arrival, ensuring the most critical are seen first. You will support intensive care/critical care, medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, and radiology to maintain optimal patient care 24/7. Hours may vary based on demand.

Nature of Work:

This role reports to the Manager, Operations, and involves a rotational shift schedule providing 24/7 care for emergency patients. Animal handling is a constant aspect, involving small and large animals, which exposes staff to animal dander, waste, and unpredictability. The job requires lifting, moving, cleaning, and working in an environment with potential unpleasant odors and traffic restrictions.

Typical Duties/Accountabilities:

• Triaging acuity for emergency or other services, maintaining effective communication and client service.
• Assisting clinicians and students with diagnostics, monitoring sedated patients, and initiating treatments.
• Handling and restraining animals, maintaining accurate health records, and assisting with supervision of students.
• Maintaining equipment, supplies, and the facility.
• During low activity or high demand, assisting in other areas such as ICU.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of a recognized two-year veterinary technology program, registered or eligible for registration with SAVT, and a member or eligible for membership with SVMA. Preference for candidates pursuing AVECCT certification.

Experience: Minimum three years in client communication and veterinary hospital care.

Skills: Proficient technical skills, effective communication, ability to prioritize, work independently and in teams, organizational skills, and physical capacity to handle animals and equipment.

Applicants meeting CUPE 1975 Phase 5 qualifications will be prioritized; others demonstrating interest and potential for growth may be considered at a lower classification with training provided.

Employment Details:

Position: Term up to 18 months, with potential for extension or permanence. Shift work includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating schedule. Salary ranges from CAD $21.55 to $37.60 per hour, depending on classification and experience.

Additional Requirements:

Verification of criminal record, education, and other checks as applicable. The university values diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous partnerships, encouraging qualified candidates to apply and offering accommodations for applicants with disabilities.