Internal Medicine RVT
About The Position
Boreal Veterinary Centre's Internal Medicine Department is seeking an additional Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to support its growing caseload and service offerings. This position was created to help maintain a commitment to exceptional patient care, client service, and team collaboration as demand for specialty services increases. This role follows a rotating Monday to Friday schedule, with 10-hour shifts scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. This role is a partnership and collaboration with veterinarians to provide gold standard medical care to Internal Medicine patients. RVTs are expected to contribute medical expertise to each case, participate in rounds, and mentor other team members, including veterinarians and veterinary students. All RVTs are encouraged to advocate for themselves and their careers. In addition to general RVT duties, this position may require cross-training in other specialty departments such as Surgery/Anesthesia, Oncology, and Cardiology, as needed. Boreal Veterinary Centre is focused on continual advancement and professional development, aiming for RVTs to grow with the company into roles such as VTS, management, or other opportunities.
Requirements
- Active member of the ABVMA and ABVTA
- Ability to lift 50 lbs (22 kg)
- A desire to grow the RVT profession
- Confidence with basic RVT skills including patient monitoring, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement
- Proficiency with monitoring equipment (pulse oximetry, ECG, capnography, etc.)
- Willingness to create opportunities for themselves, the hospital, and their patients
- Intent to share knowledge and expertise with others to elevate them
- Ability to provide constructive feedback to the Internal Medicine team and Management
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and time-management skills
- Commitment to ongoing education and professional development
- Ability to be on time and prepared to work at the beginning of your scheduled shift
- May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, animal vomit, urine, blood or feces.
- May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.
Responsibilities
- Conduct physical examinations and patient assessments
- Calculate, draw, and administer oral and injectable medications
- Supervise and support Animal Care Assistants with their patient care
- Effectively communicate with clients via phone, email, and in person
- Generate estimates and review informed consent with clients
- Administer, monitor, and recover patients from anesthesia
- Perform medical procedures as prescribed by the veterinarian
- Perform venipuncture and catheter placements
- Use in-house laboratory equipment and submission reference laboratory tests as needed
- Obtain quality images with Xray, CT, Fluoroscopy or ultrasound
- Perform advanced diagnostic tests including scopes
- Administer Radioactive Iodine and care for I131 hospitalized patients
- Fill prescriptions, relay orders for compounded medications
- Admit and set-up patients for hospitalization and transfer to ICU
- Manage hospitalized patients, perform recovery care and additional specialized treatments
- Assist DVMs with appointments
- Perform tech appointments
- Triage patients
- Double check aftercare for the Animal Care Attendants
- Assist with maintenance and quality control of equipment
- Mentor and support other members of the veterinary team
- Contribute suggestions to improve hospital flow and patient care
- Maintain detailed and accurate medical records
- Other tasks as deemed necessary
Benefits
- Personal pet discounts
- Uniform allowance
- Continuing education allowance
- Coverage of professional dues
- Opportunities for growth and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
