Daytime Emergency Position - Rare opportunity! We are seeking Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our emergency department.Our culture prioritizes and values veterinary technicians and their essential role in the clinical team. Our doctors and technicians are a cohesive team of professionals who strongly believe in collaboration, communication, respect, and lifelong learning. Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital (BBVSH) has board-certified specialists in surgery, oncology, internal medicine, rehab, cardiology and a thriving emergency department. Each department works collaboratively with other services within BBVSH, as well as accepting referrals and emergencies from other specialty and general practices.
BBVSH is a great place to utilize and grow your skills in a challenging, rewarding, fun and respectful environment. We offer in house CE, fully paid conference registration and travel fees to top quality specialty and emergency conferences in North America, health insurance, paid vacation, employee discounts and uniform allowance.
Our hospital hours are Monday - Friday with holidays and weekends OFF!
Responsibilities
- General patient nursing care
- IV catheter placement, venipuncture
- General anesthesia for emergency procedures
- Multi-modal pain control including epidurals, CRI
- Radiographs and assist with CT scans, Ultrasounds
- Administer medication prescribed by Veterinarians
- Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet
- Effectively triage and treat emergency patients
- Keep accurate records
Skills
- Licensed Veterinary Technician
- Experience in a specialty or emergency hospital is a plus
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient and caring personality
- Ability to work with a collaborative team of specialists
- Comfortable working in a busy environment
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 40 lbs)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person