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Description

We are seeking enthusiastic, registered veterinary technologists (RVTs) who would like to join our amazing animal health team!  The WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre has served as Western Canadas only veterinary teaching hospital for more than five decades.

Primary Purpose: As an ER/Triage Technician, you will ensure that all emergency patients are triaged upon arrival  meaning the most critical patients are seen first and the most stable patients will wait.  This position also assists to support the areas of intensive care/critical care, medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, and radiology an optimum level of patient care is maintained 24 hrs./day, 7 days/week. (Note: Hours may be altered based on demand).

Nature of Work: Reporting to the Manager, Operations, this position functions on a rotational shift schedule providing care for emergency patients in the hospital 24/7. Animal handling and manipulations are a constant part of the position.  This position works in an animal facility with small (canine, feline, avian, and some exotics) and large animals (bovine, equine, caprine, ovine, porcine) which exposes employees to animal dander, waste, and unpredictability; and requires a substantial amount of lifting, moving, and cleaning of equipment/work area.  Subject to some unpleasant odours, dress code, and traffic pattern restrictions.

Education: Education: Graduate of a recognized two year veterinary technology program from an accredited program; registered or eligible for registration with Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists (SAVT); and a member or eligible for membership with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association (SVMA). Preference will be given to candidates who are certified or pursuing certification with the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians (AVECCT).

Experience: At least three years of experience communicating with clients and working in veterinary medicine, particularly hospital care.