Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) - Part Time
Calgary, AB
Part-time
Monday & Tuesday I 12 hours per week
Monday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Tuesday 9:00am to 2:00pm - No overnight shifts required
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Animal Health, Calgary Humane Society’s RVTs are responsible for providing support to our skilled team of Veterinarians. We are seeking a compassionate individual who is highly skilled in animal handling, customer service, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Duties:
- Pre-medicate, induce, and intubate patients, monitor anesthesia, troubleshoot when necessary, and respond to anesthetic emergencies.
- Perform comprehensive oral health assessments and treatments, take diagnostic dental radiographs, and accurately chart dental disease.
- Perform routine diagnostics including radiographs, bloodwork, fecals, urinalysis, ultrasound, cytology, and other diagnostics.
- Triage incoming animals and perform physical exams on a variety of species including but not limited to; dogs, cats, exotics, and small hobby farm animals.
- Administer injections, medications, treatments, and provide supportive care as directed by CHS Veterinarians.
- Fill, dispense, and explain prescription medications to foster parents, adopters, and owners.
- Display thorough knowledge of contagious diseases and implement and follow strict quarantine and sanitation protocols.
- Safely handle animals who may have behavioural concerns, including restraint and treatment.
- Provide owners with education on pet health and wellness through the Wellness Clinic.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- RVT Diploma from an accredited college.
- One year or more of experience working as an RVT in a clinic setting is considered an asset.
- Comfortable working with, and physically capable of handling a variety of species including but not limited to: cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and small hobby farm animals.
- Flexibility to work overtime on short notice and outside of regularly scheduled hours including days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
- Ability to remain calm while working under pressure with competing priorities.
- Ability to react quickly and competently in emergency situations.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal check at their own expense to be arranged by CHS.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be physically capable of lifting/carrying/restraining up to 50lbs.
- Constant walking, crouching, squatting, kneeling.
- Frequent lifting, carrying, and standing.
- Occasional pushing, pulling, sitting, rotating, and climbing.
(Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-67% of shift, Constant: 67-100% of shift)
Salary:
- $27-$30 per hour based on experience.
Benefits & Perks:
- Professional development opportunities.
- Annual uniform allowance.
- Discounts on CHS products and services, including adoption fees.
- Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Access to reduced rate counseling services.
- A commitment to accessibility and accommodations for different needs.
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