Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT)

About the role

Kitimat Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technologist for a part-time or full-time position in Kitimat, British Columbia. The clinic highlights a supportive, engaging and collaborative environment where RVTs are encouraged to use their full technical skill set.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Communicate compassionately and professionally with clients and veterinary team members.
• Administer and analyze diagnostic tests including hematology, clinical chemistry, cytology and urinalysis.
• Assist veterinarians with surgical and therapeutic procedures and maintain aseptic operating-room standards.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia and analgesia within the provincial RVT scope of practice.
• Provide professional veterinary nursing care, including Fear Free techniques where appropriate.
• Document and maintain accurate veterinary medical records.
• Operate and maintain veterinary medical equipment and produce diagnostic images.
• Perform dental procedures according to veterinary-industry standards.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain medical-supply inventory and support other team members as required.

Profile

• Diploma in Veterinary Technician/Technology and eligibility to practise as an RVT/RVT-equivalent in British Columbia.
• Strong technical, nursing, communication and client-service skills.
• Comfort with diagnostic testing, anesthesia monitoring, imaging and dental procedures.
• Collaborative approach and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Compensation and benefits

• Wage commensurate with skill set and experience; no fixed numeric wage is published on the current page.
• Medical, dental and vision premiums paid by P3.
• Professional-services and enhanced mental-health coverage.
• P3 health and lifestyle spending accounts.
• $1,000 continuing-education allowance plus three paid CE days.
• RRSP matching, paid licensing and membership dues, vacation and personal emergency days.
• Veterinary discounts, uniform allowance and additional employee perks.
• A relocation allowance may be arranged for out-of-town candidates.

Public referral reward

• $2,500 CAD for an eligible RVT referral.
• The referred candidate must be hired and successfully complete the three-month probationary period.
• The program is open to anyone; candidates with previous contact in the P3 hiring process are ineligible.
• External referrers are paid by EFT or cheque.

Applications/contact: jobs@p3vetpartners.ca.