POSITION: Registered Veterinary Technologist - Wildlife - RVTSTATUS: Permanent; Part-Time with benefitsSHIFT: 22.5 hours per weekLOCATION: BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) in Victoria, BCCLASSIFICATION: Cupe Local 50WAGE: HourlyCLOSING DATE: Open Until FilledAbout the position: Reporting to the Manager, Wild ARC, the Registered Veterinary Technologist – Wildlife (RVT-W) is responsible for direct care, health assessments, rehabilitation, and triage/stabilization of wild animals at Wild ARC in conjunction with required internal and external standards as outlined. Duties will also include support functions such as maintenance of instruments and equipment, medical record-keeping, administration, inventory, training, professional development, and other duties as required to ensure efficient operations and high quality of care. May also be required to assist with rescue and daily operations of Wild ARC as required. Duties and Responsibilities:Direct animal care duties include:Support routine patient care, health assessments, rehabilitation, and triage and stabilization of current patients in accordance with BC SPCA Wild ARC policies and protocols and in keeping with International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC)/National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA) minimum standards for wildlife rehabilitation and CVBC/Health Canada requirementsDispense and record patient medicationsAssist with release assessments and coordinating transportation for releaseAssist with the coordination of rescuing and reuniting wildlife as requiredPerform humane euthanasiaPerform medical treatments such as physical therapy, wound management, radiography, and fluid therapy as requiredPerform intravenous and intraosseous catheter placementProvide pre, peri, and post-anesthesia care and monitoringOther duties as assignedLaboratory duties include:Perform diagnostic testing, such as cell counts, blood lead levels, biochemistry panels, fecal analysis, urinalysis, cytology,



x-rayPrepare patient samples for external testingPerform basic necropsiesUpdate patient records and notifies team of lab resultsPrepares carcasses for salvage and laboratory submissionOther duties as assignedCentre maintenance and administrative duties include:Perform monthly controlled drug inventory and ensure logs are completed and accurateEnsure patient records and database are complete and up to datePerform regular and annual inventories of medical suppliesAssist in ordering medical supplies and equipment for the CentreAssist in processing medical supplies donationsFacilitate disposal of deceased patients, sharps, liquid waste, and unusable medical suppliesAssist in ensuring adherence to facility hygiene, biosecurity, and health and safety protocolsPerform routine checks of medical equipment and facilitate scheduled maintenanceAssist with recruitment and onboarding of practicum participants, volunteers, and staff as requiredComplete ongoing continuing education requirements to maintain active RVT licenseAssist Senior Wildlife Rehabilitator (SWR) with development and conduct of workshops and other training as requiredStay abreast of latest research and veterinary requirements relevant to Wild ARC policies and protocols and work with SWR for necessary revisionsOther related duties as assignedCommunication duties include:Maintain regular communication with the veterinarian who holds the license of record for Wild ARC and ensure compliance with their direction in accordance with CVBC bylaws and other provincial and federal professional regulationsPerform duties as required including answering phone calls, emails, interacting with the public, veterinarians, government, etc. in order to maintain Centre operationsCommunicate with regional, national, and international wildlife rehabilitation associationsCommunicate relevant operational information to the teamAssist with callbacks/emails as needed for patient follow-ups as requiredOther duties as assignedKnowledge & Qualifications / Skills Required:Successful completion of a veterinary technologist program accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medicine Association (CVMA)



and registration with the BC Veterinary Technologists Association (BCVTA); or recognition by BC governing bodies of an equivalency to an RVT designation.Minimum 1 year practical experience as an RVT with basic wildlife skills and knowledge; experience working as an RVT directly with wildlife is preferred.Animal care experience with small to medium size wild mammals and birds including raptors, songbirds, waterfowl, seabirds, deer, raccoons, squirrels, sealsKnowledge of natural history, identification, and behaviour of BC wildlife species; familiar with provincial and federal government wildlife regulations and rehabilitation permit requirementsBasic Skills certification from a provincial or international wildlife rehabilitation body; advanced skills certifications are preferableKnowledge of IWRC/NWRA minimum standardsStrong teamwork skills and work ethicExcellent organizational and data management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills including being able to relate to a diverse audience in a respectful mannerAble to fulfill physical demands of the job which may include standing for long periods of time, walking, sitting, working in all types of outdoor conditions, and lifting heavy objects and patients (must be able to lift 50 pounds)Available to work all shifts assigned by the Manager including evenings, weekends and statutory holidays, including reasonable ability to work in emergency situations, on short noticeUnderstanding of the risks associated with working with potentially hazardous conditions such as contact with parasites, zoonotic diseases, dangerous animals, and chemicals and the ability to follow safety requirements and other biosecurity precautionsWillingness and no identified barriers to exposure to supplies commonly used in a wildlife rehabilitation setting such as anesthetic gases, chemicals, drugs including controlled substances, and x-ray radiation within Canadian safety standardsMust be vaccinated for tetanus and rabiesIntermediate level of computer literacyValid Class N or 5 BC Drivers' License and driver's abstractMust have unrestricted access to a reliable vehicle to travel to/from Wild ARC (Wild ARC is not on a regular transit route)Philosophical harmony with the vision, mission and strategic directions of the BC SPCA.

📌 Registered Veterinary Technologist - Wildlife (Victoria)
🏢 SPCA
📍 Victoria