Registered Veterinary Technologist – Surgery (RVT)

Position Summary
The Surgery 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 Surgery RVT will report to the Lead Specialty RVT and work closely with Dr. Bruce and Dr. Peter Gilbert 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. Overtime hours will be
required as needed for urgent surgical cases.
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.
• Monitoring anesthesia.
• Use of anesthesia ventilators and multiparameter monitors.
• Perform epidurals and other local anesthesia blocks.
• Acquiring high quality radiographs.
• Performing CPR.
• Performing advanced diagnostic tests.
• Assisting in surgeries.
• Managing hospitalized patients, performing recovery care and additional specialized
treatments.
• Assist with CT scans of surgical patients.
• Help manage department schedule, including consults, rechecks and procedures.
• Provides education, home care instructions, and nutritional counseling to clients.
• Responsible for surgery room set-up, clean up, and quick turn over between procedures.
• Perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and storage of surgical
supplies.
• Report problems or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Perform quality assurance tests to ensure that the sterilization process is effective.
• Perform inventory management of supplies and pharmaceuticals as required, including
ordering, receiving, storage, and handling.
• Requirement to participate in surgery on-call schedule.
• Supports management of client complaints as required in partnership with the Lead
Specialty RVT and Hospital Manager, interacting with clientele to deescalate, resolve,
and/or escalate 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.
• Registered member of the ABVMA
• Minimum of 2 years RVT experience.
• Experience in the care and management of anesthetized patients.
• Prior experience working within a specialty surgery department is an asset. However, full
internal training will be provided to the right candidate.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• 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
surgery team.
• Intrinsic desire to grow personally and professionally.
Company Benefits
Pulse employees receive:
• Competitive compensation package
• Benefit plan including Medical, Dental and Disability leave
• Continuing education benefits
• Personal pet discounts
• Professional dues
• Uniform allowance
• Shift differential (where applicable)
• Opportunities for growth and professional development