09 Oct
Calgary Humane Society
Calgary
Tuesday to Saturday I 37.5 hours per week
Rotating shifts of 8AM – 4:30PM, 9AM-5:30PM & 10:30AM-7PM
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Animal Health, Calgary Humane Society’s RVTs are responsible for providing support to our skilled team of Veterinarians. We are seeking a compassionate individual who is highly skilled in animal handling, customer service, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Duties:
- Work to promote organizational values in order to achieve the overall mission and vision of the organization.
- Act as an ambassador for the society, both internally and with external partners and stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, foster parents,
and members of the public in a positive and professional manner.
- Provide leadership and training to Animal Health volunteers to ensure they have the necessary skills to be successful.
- Promote teamwork and comradery by taking initiative to assist teams and volunteers outside of designated department when help is needed.
- Maintain a positive attitude, actively managing emotional situations in a respectful, compassionate, and professional manner, providing exemplary customer service to all patrons of CHS, and by completing all tasks to the highest standard.
- Complete all necessary paperwork and animal files in a precise and accurate manner.
- Perform humane euthanasia for untreatable health or behavioural concerns (in rotation with other Animal Health staff).
- Efficiently answer telephone calls, pages, and emails from other departments, members of the public, foster parents, external vet clinics, and adopters.
- Perform high quality and high volume surgical prep, assist with the movement of patients,
and manage flow of procedures.
- Relaying anesthetic risk, and obtaining owner consent for surgery through the no cost Spay and Neuter clinic.
- Pre-medicate, induce, and intubate patients, monitor anesthesia, troubleshoot when necessary, and respond to anesthetic emergencies.
- Perform comprehensive oral health assessment and treatments, take diagnostic dental radiographs, and accurately chart dental disease.
- Accurately perform routine diagnostics including radiographs, bloodwork, fecals, urinalysis, ultrasound, cytology, and other diagnostics.
- Triage incoming animals and perform physical exams on a variety of species including but not limited to; dogs, cats, exotics, and small hobby farm animals.
- Administer injections, medications, treatments,
and provide supportive care as directed by CHS Veterinarians.
- Enter exam notes and lab results efficiently and concisely, maintain up to date records, ensure rechecks and follow ups are scheduled for all patients as required.
- Fill, dispense, and explain prescription medications to foster parents, adopters, and owners.
- Display thorough knowledge of contagious diseases and implement and follow strict quarantine and sanitation protocols.
- Safely handle animals who may have behavioural concerns, including restraint and treatment.
- Provide owners with education on pet health and wellness through the Wellness Clinic.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- RVT Diploma from an accredited college.
- Possess a genuine concern for the well-being of all animals.
- One year or more of experience working as an RVT in a clinic setting is considered an asset.
- Comfortable working with, and physically capable of handling a variety of species including but not limited to: cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, and reptiles.
- Experience operating anesthetic machines and monitoring equipment.
- Flexibility to work overtime on short notice and outside of regularly scheduled hours including days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
- Flexible and non-judgmental approach to people and work; balancing empathy with an understanding of their needs along with the needs of the organization.
- A positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Ability to remain calm while working under pressure with competing priorities.
- Ability to react quickly and competently in emergency situations.
- Organized and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage a wide range of tasks while balancing demanding priorities and frequent disruptions.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal check at their own expense to be arranged by CHS.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be physically capable of lifting/carrying/restraining up to 50lbs.
- Constant walking, crouching, squatting, kneeling.
- Frequent lifting, carrying, and standing.
- Occasional pushing, pulling, sitting,
rotating, and climbing.
(Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-67% of shift, Constant: 67-100% of shift)
Annual Salary:
Competitive Salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits & Perks:
- 100% employer paid health and dental benefits for employees and their dependents.
- Annual Wellness Spending Account.
- Vision coverage.
- Paid vacation, sick time, wellness days, and paid day off on your birthday.
- Matching RSP.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Discounts on CHS products and services, including adoption fees.
- Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Access to reduced rate counseling services.
- A commitment to accessibility and accommodations for different needs.
▶️ Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) - Full Time
🖊️ Calgary Humane Society
📍 Calgary