Position Title: Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) Internal Medicine

Reports to: Lead Specialty RVT
Department:Internal Medicine

Status: Full-time, Permanent

Position Summary

The Internal Medicine Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) is empowered and responsible to act as a highly trained RVT on the clinical floor to set an example of patient care, client care, and teamwork at Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency.

The Internal Medicine RVT will report to the Lead Specialty RVT and work closely with Dr. Cyrus and Dr. Moreno to deliver high level patient care.

The ideal candidate values maintaining a collegial working culture and prioritizes embracing the strategy, commitments, and goals of the organization to deliver high standards of medicine and exceptional patient care.

This role will allow for a compressed work week with four 10-hour shifts, Tuesday through Friday, with the potential to pick-up extra overtime and on-call shifts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all technical responsibilities of a RVT including:
  • Usage and care of medical equipment, as well as sterilization techniques.
  • Placing IV catheters; calculating drug doses, fluid requirements and CRIs.
  • Collection and submission of various laboratory samples for testing.
  • Administer chemotherapy drugs orally and intravenously. Including appropriate use of PPE and fume hood.
  • Understanding higher risk anesthesia and monitoring for the internal medicine patient.
  • Performing CPR.
  • Producing diagnostic quality radiographs.
  • Understanding and assisting with advanced diagnostics/treatments including rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, and CT scans
  • Patient management and set up of the C-Arm for Tracheal fluoroscopy, Esophagrams, and Cystourethrograms
  • Managing hospitalized patients, performing recovery care, and assisting with specialized treatments
  • Substantial medical record management is required.
  • Continuous follow-up with patients and clients due to the chronic disease caseload.
• Provide education, home care instructions, and nutritional counseling to clients.
• General supervision of Technologist Assistant (TA) team members.
• Provide support and enhances the educational experience of senior year veterinary students, interns, and residents.
• Support management with customer complaints as required in partnership with the Lead Specialty RVT and Hospital Manager, interacting with clients to deescalate, resolve issues in a timely fashion.
• Maintains practice software including client and patient record management.
• Follows all SOPs to support smooth hospital operations.
• Follows all federal and provincial animal health laws and regulations regarding workplace health and safety.
• Openly and proactively communicates updates to DVMs, Lead Specialty RVT and other department team members. Prioritize interdepartmental synergy by maintaining open lines of communication with other departments.

Other duties may be assigned as required.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

Education and Experience

• Animal Health Technology college diploma.
• Previous RVT experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Positive approach to cases and interaction with team members.
• Proven active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information professionally.
• Strong time management and organizational skills including the abilities to plan, coordinate, multitask and prioritize.
• Genuine interest and initiative to help Pulse be the best practice it can be.
• Strong initiative and desire to be an integral key player in the growth and maturation of the specialty team.
• Intrinsic desire to grow personally and professionally.

Company Benefits

Pulse employees receive:

• Competitive compensation package
• Continuing education benefits
• Personal pet discounts
• Professional dues
• Uniform allowance
• Shift differential (where applicable)
• Paid sick days
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Access to a diverse team with varied experience and knowledge
• Team approach to cases and mentorship to enhance education and promote growth within the specialty of Internal Medicine