Registered Veterinary Technologist, Dentistry RVT, Full-Time

Position Summary

The Dentistry 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 Dentistry RVT will report to the Lead Specialty RVT and work closely with Dr. Sauve to deliver high level patient care. Read more about our team here: https://pulseveterinary.ca/dentistry-oral-surgery/

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.
• Dental cleaning and charting
• Acquiring high quality intra-oral radiographs.
• Acquiring CT images
• Monitoring anesthesia.
• Use of anesthesia ventilators and multiparameter monitors.
• Perform local dental blocks
• Performing CPR.
• Performing advanced diagnostic tests.
• Monitor hospitalized patients, performing recovery care
• Help manage department schedule, including consults, rechecks and procedures.
• Provides education, home care instructions, and nutritional counseling to customers.
• Responsible for operatory 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.
• Requirement to participate in dentistry on-call schedule.
• Supports management of customer 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
• Fundamental experience and knowledge in dentistry
• We are looking for a positive, hardworking and motivated professional.
• A candidate that is interested in pursuing a VTS in dentistry would be preferred, but not necessary.

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 dentistry 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)
• Deferred profit-sharing plans
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Access to a diverse team with varied experience and knowledge