Veterinary Technician

• Registered Veterinary Technologist - Successfully completed a 2-year accredited Canadian Veterinary or Animal Health Technology Diploma Program as a Registered Veterinary Technician or Technologist
• Passed the VTNE or are eligible to write the VTNE.
• Be in good standing with the Provincial Regulatory Association and maintain the required continuing education
• Strong knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, where able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Compassion for animals.
• Knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations to answer client questions and concerns.
• Ability to follow Twin Valley VHS policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments by the DVM.
• Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to understand logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to foster a positive work environment for colleagues.
• Must be able to perform the job in a variety of settings, including offices and fieldwork, with the ability to work in outside-weather conditions.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50lbs and up to 100lbs with assistance
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to the following hazards associated with aggressive patients: hazards associated with infected animals and controlled substances, exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, exposure to bites, scratches, and animal wastes and possible exposure to contagious diseases.
• Must be able to sit, stand, run and climb stairs for both short and long periods of time.

• Support the DVM with all medical, surgical, and dental procedures.
• Check in Appointments - Obtain and record pertinent patient histories, vital signs, and weights.
• Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for reference labs.
• Dispense and administer medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments as prescribed by the DVM.
• Administer fluids and blood products as prescribed by the DVM.
• Use and maintain IV pump.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of the DVM.
• Prepare patients, instruments, and equipment for surgery; and clean, maintain and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Assure that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthetic machines and cardiac monitors.
• Take radiographs processes rads, demonstrates proper positioning techniques.
• Provide education to clients and assist in marketing veterinary services from which their pet would benefit, such as a dental cleaning, senior wellness, and spay and neuter procedures.
• Educate clients on products and medications sold including dietary products and answer questions regarding product purchase/use.
• Perform client follow ups according to policy and deadlines.
• Maintain legally defensible medical records in cooperation with the DVM.
• Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, equipment and supplies
• Maintain all diagnostic equipment
• Collect specimens and perform routine laboratory procedures and tests in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
• Assist in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures using a range of high-tech diagnostic equipment including electrocardiographic, radiographic and ultrasonographic equipment, and report diagnostic testing to the DVM.
• Fill prescriptions per DVM instructions.
• Admit patients scheduled for anesthetic procedures.
• Check oxygen lines and waste gas scavenger system; turn off scavenger system after surgical procedures are completed.
• Perform induction/intubation and all pre-anesthetic procedures, including patient prep.
• Monitor patients post-operatively.
• Clean, scale, radiograph, and polish teeth using dental equipment and hand instruments. Perform fluoride treatments and record dental problems in record and report to DVM.
• Assist DVM with performing oral extractions or other dental procedures.
• Log controlled drugs and assist with inventory physical count.
• Cleaning and disinfection of Twin Valley VHS including but not limited to reception area, kennels, kennel room, radiology room, surgery room, treatment room, vet truck, and large animal area.
• Clean outside area remove fecal material, straw or any garbage to ensure the area appears clean and professional.
• Assist in daily, weekly and monthly cleaning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Competitive wage
• Full benefit package
• Excellent continuing education allowance
• A great facility with modern equipment

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