Job Description

Are you an RVT looking for an environment where you can develop your large and small animal technical skills with mentorship and training from a team of board-certified specialists, dedicated primary care veterinarians and talented technicians?
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is seeking a full-time permanent Registered Veterinary Technician to work primarily within the large animal hospital to provide nursing care to inpatients and outpatients, with the flexibility and initiative to float to other areas of the teaching hospital to perform other veterinary technician duties in support of small animal patient care and hospital operations.
From our Veterinary Teaching Hospital - a cutting-edge tertiary referral centre for Atlantic Canada - on the charming and conveniently located UPEI campus in Charlottetown you can enjoy life on scenic Prince Edward Island, filled with wandering trails, endless beaches and unique experiences everywhere you look!
WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• On-campus access to our sports and fitness centre, swimming pool, restaurants, cafes, health and wellness centre, physiotherapy, and rehab facilities
• A comprehensive benefits, pension, and insurance package, including health and dental
• UPEI tuition waivers for yourself and your spouse/dependents
• Progressive paid vacation and leave allowances
• Access to Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to professional development funds and continuing education opportunities
• EVTA membership paid
• Staff discounts on veterinary services and pet food

RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will have primary responsibilities providing nursing care to patients in the large animal hospital and secondary responsibilities providing nursing care to patients in the small animal hospital. They will also provide back-up support to other large animal services and to the small animal ICU & Primary Emergency services as needed:
Large and Small Animal Technician Hospital duties include:

• Undertake technical duties and responsibilities as part of the large & small animal technician teams across various primary and specialty services
• Support student learning. Instruct and supervise veterinary and technical students on medical procedures such as venipuncture, injections, iv catheter placement, etc.
• Monitor, assist with and compile treatments and procedures for inpatients and outpatients
• Perform necessary nursing skills for the various levels of care required (including triage of emergency presentations, animal handling, restraint, and basic husbandry) and assisting with diagnostic procedures
• Support clinicians and VTH interns/residents with client communication (including discussing estimates, consent forms, and client education/care) and support client services staff in ensuring an excellent client experience including answering client inquiries
• Stock and maintain supplies, including reconciliation of Cubex inventory cabinets, in various hospital locations
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and biosecurity standards and other related technician duties as assigned

General duties:

• Must be willing to participate as assigned in a rotating schedule that will include evening/weekend/holiday/university closure work
• Maintain collegial and professional interactions and communication with colleagues, students and clients at all times
• Maintain safe, respectful, professional and ethical conduct, handling and interactions with patients and during patient care as befitting a veterinary teaching hospital environment and in accordance with veterinary regulatory bodies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate of an Animal Health Technician program from a recognized facility
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) designation is required. Consideration will be given to those who are eligible to write the VTNE within the position's six month probationary period
• Demonstrated clinical work experience made up of a combination of large animal and small animal clinical caseload, with specialty referral hospital experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with handling and providing nursing care to large animal patients in a clinical setting
• Excellent technical proficiency with experience and confidence with nursing and handling large and small animal patients, placing catheters, administering IV fluids, performing sample collection, assisting with diagnostic procedures including administering sedation and monitoring sedated patients, performing patient assessments, and administering required treatments
• Clinical experience working with patients in a surgical, anesthesia and/or emergency setting is considered an asset
• Must possess strong work ethic and accountability with demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills with colleagues and clients, with experience working in a teaching environment being an asset
• Demonstrated experience in inputting, maintaining and reviewing patient invoicing
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated ability in Windows and iOS Operating Systems
• Previous experience with electronic medical records is an asset, with preference given to applicants with knowledge of RxWorks and Smart Flow

Application Instructions:
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, . Applications will not be accepted via email.
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