MTS Level 6 - Animal Health Technician - Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Atlantic Veterinary College - To Create a Casual List

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) at the Atlantic Veterinary College requires Animal Health Technicians to work on a casual, as needed, basis to support the Small Animal (SA) and Large Animal (LA) Hospitals during peak times and busy periods (may include weekdays, weekends, evenings, overnights, UPEI closures) and to replace technical staff leaves, as required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work within a team to undertake technical duties and responsibilities in support of patient and client care across the SA and LA hospital services caseload and the SA primary care emergency service
• Assist as required with small animal hospital services in support of efficient and high standards of patient and client care
• Monitor, assist with and complete treatments and procedures for patients, including submitting request forms and liaising with other services in the VTH
• Perform necessary nursing skills for the various levels of care required (including triage of urgent and emergency presentations, animal handling, restraint, and basic husbandry)
• Monitor status of hospitalized patients and reporting to the clinician any abnormalities with the patient in relation to the treatment and/or monitoring of their care and well-being
• Participate in various roles during CPR events
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient medical records
• Accurately maintain and update patient invoicing and work with clinicians and client services staff to ensure that patient invoices are completed and paid prior to patient discharge
• Monitor, advise, and assist veterinary students working in the SA and LA hospitals, and veterinarians participating in post-graduate programs
• Support client services staff in ensuring excellent client experience, including answering triage calls and enquiries, taking payments, and providing patient updates
• Support VTH interns/residents and emergency service clinicians with client communication (including discussing estimates, consent forms, and client education/care)
• Ensure safe administration of medications, treatments and procedures to patients of varying health status
• Assist with diagnostic procedures including administering sedation and monitoring patients under sedation
• Stock and maintain supplies, including reconciliation of medication and supply inventory cabinets, in various hospital locations
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and biosecurity standards and other related technician duties as assigned
• Participate in the training of veterinary students, technician students and post-graduate program veterinarians with confidence and support
• 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 accredited Animal Health Technician program from a recognized facility
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) designation is preferred
• Demonstrated clinical experience working with small animal patients is required
• Experience with large animal patients would be considered an asset
• Clinical experience working with patients in an emergency or ICU setting is preferred (with specialty referral hospital experience considered an asset)
• Excellent technical proficiency with experience and confidence with nursing and handling patients, placing catheters and administering IV fluids, performing sample collection, assisting with diagnostic procedures including administering sedation and monitoring sedated patients, performing patient assessments and administering required treatments
• Must possess strong work ethics and accountability with demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills with colleagues and clients, with experience working in a teaching environment an asset
• Demonstrated experience in inputting, maintaining and reviewing patient invoices
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated ability in Windows and iOS Operating Systems
• Previous experience with electronic medical records (particularly RxWorks and Smartflow) is preferred. Specific training in the relevant hospital systems will be offered to all successful candidates
• Must be self-motivated and accountable to yourself, the patients and your team
• Experience and/or willingness to work flexible shifts (including night work) preferred