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 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

Education and Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
• 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