Registered Veterinary Technologist - RVT STATUS: Permanent; Full-Time with perks SHIFT: 40 hours per week- Various Shifts WAGE: Hourly This position provides support to the veterinarians by assisting with all aspects of anesthesia and surgery for both privately owned and shelter animals as well as assisting in maintaining the hospital and its equipment in good operating order. This position also assists with the morning check-in of patients as well as pre-surgical and pre-vaccination examinations and will provide support to other hospital staff when needed. You have passion for what you do every day, enthusiasm, energy and a positive and want to utilize all of your technical skills.

Direct animal care duties include: Triage patient care and treatments and coordinate with other staff members, including reviewing the upcoming schedule and planning/preparation for upcoming procedures. Calculating drug doses, use, potential side effects, proper administration, and ensuring control/recording of controlled drugs. Reviewing medications prepared by Veterinary Assistants.

Filling/dispensing medications for surgical/hospitalized animals as required. Performing in-house laboratory work, including reading microscopic sediment for urinalysis, fecal floats, and ear/skin cytology and interpreting results. Performing and/or assisting the doctor in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures using a range of diagnostic equipment including but not limited to electrocardiography, radiography, and ultrasonography equipment.

Hospitalizing patients under the supervision of the doctor including placement of an intravenous catheter, intravenous fluid administration, medication administration, monitoring vital signs, inputs and outputs. Performing sedation, general anesthesia,



and patient monitoring including safety, emergency drugs, administration and wen to intervene, intubation, extubation and recovery, and drug administration, indications, and contraindications. Performing dental treatments including scaling, polishing, performing an antibacterial rinse and dental radiographs.

Performing corneal stain tests, Shirmer Tear Tests, and eye pressure testing when instructed by doctors. Monitoring time requirements and ensuring medical records are kept up to date. Tattooing and microchipping, as required.

Performing tasks such as anal gland expression, grooming, and nail trims.

Housekeeping and administrative duties include: Ensuring that all fees associated with a patient are placed on the patient visit list, in collaboration with the Veterinary Assistant. Successful completion of a veterinary technologist program accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medicine Association (CVMA) and registration with the BC Veterinary Technologists Association (BCVTA);

Experience in delivering high quality customer service to a variety of stakeholders. ability to multi-task and complete tasks/projects within defined timelines. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills along with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Understanding of the risks associated with working with animals and an ability to follow safety requirements and other precautions such as fear free handling techniques.

Willingness and no identified barriers to exposure to supplies commonly used in a hospital setting such as anesthetic gases, chemicals, drugs including controlled substances, and x-ray radiation within Canadian safety standards.

Experience in using common veterinary practice software.

Experience with Cornerstone would be considered an asset.

📌 Animal Health Technologist (Prince George)
🏢 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
📍 Prince George