The Barn Door Veterinary Care is hiring a Veterinary Technician (Locum) (Part-time)

Registered Veterinary Technician Requirements:

· Completion of a certified Veterinary Technician program.

· Comfortable / experienced with general anesthesia and dental procedures

· Proven work experience with a minimum of 1 – 2 years in a Veterinary Clinic

· Knowledge of veterinary issues and terminology.

· Ability to demonstrate strong initiative, work ethic, and integrity.

· Ability to work both independently and as a team.

· Fear Free Certification an asset but not required

Job Description

· Perform sedation and anesthesia on dental patients (including taking vital signs, giving injections, inserting intravenous (IV) catheter, intubating, and monitoring during and post anesthesia).

· Chart changes on patients’ file and anesthetic monitoring forms

· Produce x-rays, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis of animal health problems.

· Assist veterinarian with patients before, during and following surgery

· Discharge hospitalized/surgical patients.

· Provide technical services such as vaccinations, blood collection, nail trimming, anal gland expression, wound and bandage care and record on patient file.

· Provide emergency patient care (admitting, estimating costs, communicating with clients, diagnostic procedures and treatment, home care instruction, discharging patient and completing medical records).

What we can offer you:

One day per week for 12 months (with the possibility of 2 days per week). Priority is a 10 hour shift on Wednesdays for general anesthesia and dental procedures.

We offer a competitive Locum RVT rate of $35 to $38.00 per hour, depending on background/experience.

Please submit your resume to liaison@barndoorvet.ca.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00-$38.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10 per week

Benefits:
• Extended health care

Schedule:
• 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person