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Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Emergency & Critical Care RVT

HalifaxOn-site

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Registered Veterinary Technician in emergency and critical care who triages patients, administers anesthesia and fluids, performs imaging and lab diagnostics, monitors anesthetized patients, and communicates with clients in a fast-paced ER environment.

About this role

Position Overview: Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital is looking for an experienced, collaborative and professional Registered Veterinary Technician with a passion for emergency medicine to join our ER team. This position requires a driven individual with attention to detail and who is a self- starter and able to work in a fast paced environment. The ideal candidate must be computer literate and have exceptional multi-tasking and time management skills. Critical thinking and problem- solving skills are crucial; you must be able to multitask, collaborate and communicate with co-workers efficiently, effectively and professionally.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Triage patients, assessing vitals to determine stable vs critical
  • Induction, maintenance, and recovery of companion animals
  • Knowledge of common & emergent medications
  • The ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
  • The ability to deliver exceptional client & patient service
  • Placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters, arterial catheters and central lines
  • Calculate CRIs, fluid additives and drug doses
  • Knowledge of fluid pumps and fluid setup, including syringe pumps and CRI administration
  • Ability to perform Imaging and laboratory diagnostics
  • Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures under sedation and anesthesia
  • Complete treatment plans ordered for hospitalized patients
  • Filling and review prescriptions
  • Patient discharges and client communications

    • Education

  • Graduate from a licensed Veterinary Technician program (required)
  • Completed the VTNE
  • In good standing or able to license with provincial licensing boards (NSVMA, EVTA)
  • Able to perform physically demanding work that requires lifting (up to 50 pounds) and constant motion

    • Total Compensation

  • A Competitive Wage Rate
  • A Comprehensive Health Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, & Vision premiums paid by clinic)
  • Professional Services Coverage (chiropractor, massage therapist, physiotherapist, acupuncturist and more)
  • Enhanced Mental Health Practitioner Coverage
  • P3 Pawsitive Health & Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Continuing Education (CE) allowance for advanced professional development plus three days of paid leave to attend CE; RECOVER training, AtDove CE, Fear Free training
  • RRSP Matching
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Licensing & Membership Dues
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Overnight premium
  • Paid Sick & Personal Emergency Days
  • Hospital Discounts
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Signing Bonus
  • Relocation Allowance to assist with moving expenses can be arranged for out-of-town candidates
  • VTS mentorship

    • This position has tremendous opportunity for growth and advancement as our hospital grows. We like to work with energetic, motivated, and communicative individuals with a strong desire to make a positive difference in the lives of pets and their people. Come and join our diverse and professional team – we look forward to hearing from you!

    Skills

    Anesthesia MonitoringAtDove CECRI AdministrationCritical CareEmergency MedicineEVTAFear Free TrainingFluid TherapyImagingIV Catheter PlacementLaboratory DiagnosticsNSVMARECOVER TrainingTriageVTNE

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