Registered Veterinary Technologist - Neurology

Position Summary

The Neurology 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 Neurology RVT will report to the Lead Specialty RVT and work closely with Dr. Smith 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, Monday through Thursday.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all technical responsibilities of an RVT including:
  
  
  
  • Usage and care of medical equipment, as well as sterilization
  
  
  • Placing IV catheters; calculating drug doses, fluid requirements and
  
  
  • Understanding and performing anesthesia, post-anesthetic recovery of
  
  
  • Use of anesthetic ventilator and multiparameter
  
  
  • Acquire high quality MRI and radiographic images
  
  
  • Performing
  
  
  • Collection and submission of various laboratory samples for
  
  
  • Assisting in
  
  
  • Managing hospitalized patients, performing recovery care and additional specialized
  
  
  • Substantial client communication is
  
  
  • Obtaining patient history and transferring pertinent information into the medical
  
  
  • Continuous follow-up with patients and clients due to the chronic disease
  
  
  
  


• Help manage department schedule, including consults, rechecks and


• Provides education and home care instructions to


• Maintains practice software including client and patient record


• Follows all SOPs to support smooth hospital


• Follows all federal and provincial animal health laws and regulations regarding workplace health and safety.


• Option to participate in on-call rotation for out of hours


• Openly and proactively communicates updates to DVMs, Lead Specialty RVT and other department team 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


• Registered member of the


• Experience in the care and management of anesthetized


• MRI training will be provided to the successful

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication


• Proven active listening and problem-solving


• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information


• 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


• 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

Company Benefits

Pulse employees receive:

• Competitive compensation package


• Group Benefit Plan


• Continuing education benefits


• Personal pet discounts


• Professional dues


• Uniform allowance


• Shift differential (where applicable)


• Opportunities for growth and professional development