Apply for Emergency Veterinary Technician/Technologist - Weekends at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC, CA. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for growth opportunities.

Canada West Veterinary Specialists (CWVS), a privately owned and operated, multi-disciplinary emergency and specialty hospital is looking for exceptional Veterinary Technicians (VT) to join our Emergency department. The first veterinary specialty hospital in Metro Vancouver, CWVS is a state-of-the-art Level VECCS level 1 and VetCOT certified facility.

We have 30+ veterinarians in the following disciplines: emergency and critical care, surgery, neurology, radiology, internal medicine, and oncology. In addition to a rehabilitation department, 6 ORs, 2 isolation wards, and a newly redesigned ER, ICU, and Wards, we are equipped with 2 digital radiology suites, a new CT, and a 1.5T MRI.

BENEFITS

- Hourly shift premiums provided for the evening portion of the shifts
- We grow together with our monthly in-house Continuing Education presentations
- Subsidized extended health benefits
- Paid sick days
- Uniform allowance per year
- Wellness Spending account per year
- We provide employer paidpet insurance that insures up to 2 pets
- RRSP matching program
- Rewards and recognition program to recognize our staff’s hard work and contributions to our success
- We believe in your well-being and provide a company sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) enabling access to caring professionals that can help access support related to fitness, physical health and mental well-being programs
- We have fun together with our hospital sponsored social events like; having Food Trucks visit us onsite, Halloween pumpkin carving contests, Annual Christmas Party,



Pub Nights, etc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assists with admission of patients through the Emergency department, including initial patient triage on presentation
- Assists with initial diagnostics, and performs technical nursing skills such as: IV catheter placement, blood collection, urine collection (cystocentesis, catheterization), taking radiographs, etc.
- Calculates, dispenses and administers medication at the direction of the Criticalist or Doctor on the case
- Ensures that while monitoring patient status, any changes, updates or concerns are reported to the Criticalist or Doctor
- Ensures that procedures, materials, treatments etc. are accurately documented on computerized software in advance of daily invoicing
- Communicates with clients regarding nursing updates, as required or as directed by the Doctor
- Documents all patient information, while on shift, including patient history and status, and ensures that this information is transmitted adequately and in a time-sensitive manner at shift change during oral rounds
- Keeps the Emergency area clean, stocked and organized appropriately
- Trains/mentors new Technicians and Assistants
- Assists with the sedation of patients
- Actively participate in and successfully complete company provided sedation and GA training programs, and all in house CE, as offered and/or scheduled




- When not involved in emergency cases, assists in the Wards and ICU departments

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

- Thorough understanding of all common drugs/medications used in the Emergency department and ICU, procedures and protocols within the ER, as well as the ability to use all equipment safely and effectively
- Knowledge of hospital guidelines and protocols
- Knowledge of common critical disease processes and injuries
- Ability triage effectively and establish priorities within the Emergency service
- Ability to respond effectively and appropriately to stressful situations and individuals
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies
- Ability to quickly recognize change in patient status
- Ability to lead, mentor, and teach
- Demonstrated computer skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of professionalism
- Strong desire to learn and excel within the profession

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

- Graduate of an accredited program for Veterinary Technologists
- VTS (ECC) designation preferred or desire to become specialized
- Demonstrated skills, experience and training that would qualify the individual for a position of responsibility within the ERCC, ICU and Wards

WORKING HOURS

- 3, 12-hour shifts from 11:00 - 00:00, Saturday, Sunday & Monday
- The schedule may change based on operational needs

PAY & BENEFITS

- Pay: $28.00-$36.00 per hour
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Work Location: In person

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📌 Emergency Veterinary Technician/Technologist - Weekends at Canada West Veterinary Specialists (Vancouver)
🏢 Canada West Veterinary Specialists
📍 Vancouver