Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) - Part Time

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 and demanding environment. 

• Work to promote organizational values in order to achieve the overall mission and vision of the organization.

• Act as an ambassador for the society, both internally and with external partners and stakeholders.

• Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, foster parents, and members of the public in a positive and professional manner. 

• Provide leadership and training to Animal Health volunteers to ensure they have the necessary skills to be successful. 

• Promote teamwork and comradery by taking initiative to assist teams and volunteers outside of designated department when help is needed.

• Maintain a positive attitude, actively managing emotional situations in a respectful, compassionate, and professional manner, providing exemplary customer service to all patrons of CHS, and by completing all tasks to the highest standard.

• Complete all necessary paperwork and animal files in a precise and accurate manner.

• Perform humane euthanasia for untreatable health or behavioural concerns (in rotation with other Animal Health staff).

• Efficiently answer telephone calls, pages, and emails from other departments, members of the public, foster parents, external vet clinics, and adopters.

• Perform high quality and high volume surgical prep, assist with the movement of patients, and manage flow of procedures.

• Relaying anesthetic risk, and obtaining owner consent for surgery through the no cost Spay and Neuter clinic. 

• Pre-medicate, induce, and intubate patients, monitor anesthesia, troubleshoot when necessary, and respond to anesthetic emergencies.

• Perform comprehensive oral health assessment and treatments, take diagnostic dental radiographs, and accurately chart dental disease.

• Accurately 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. 

• Enter exam notes and lab results efficiently and concisely, maintain up to date records, ensure rechecks and follow ups are scheduled for all patients as required.

• 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.

• RVT Diploma from an accredited college. 

• Possess a genuine concern for the well-being of all animals.

• 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, and reptiles.

• Experience operating anesthetic machines and monitoring equipment.

• Flexibility to work overtime on short notice and outside of regularly scheduled hours including days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.

• Flexible and non-judgmental approach to people and work; balancing empathy with an understanding of their needs along with the needs of the organization.

• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude.

• Ability to remain calm while working under pressure with competing priorities.

• Ability to react quickly and competently in emergency situations. 

• Organized and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage a wide range of tasks while balancing demanding priorities and frequent disruptions.

• 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.

• 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.