The Fort Erie SPCA is looking to fill the position of:
Registered Veterinary Technician – Surgery Locum
This position is two days per week: 7:30am – 6:30pm
Daily tasks include:
- Admit surgical patients as they are checked in. Weigh, examine, and report any health concerns to veterinarian in clinic
- Perform preanesthetic injections, induce patient, intubate, and maintain under general anesthesia
- Monitor anesthesia and maintain proper surgical plane
- Recover patient and monitor throughout the day performing post-operative checks on vitals
- Handle and track controlled substances for large volumes of surgical patients
- Administer vaccinations, dose out post-operative medications, and perform treatments at the direction of veterinarian on clinic
- Discharge patient to owner with clear instructions for post-operative care
- Respond appropriately during an emergency, follow veterinarian instructions and maintain the competency of CPR procedures
- Communicate in an effective and professional manner with the public and coworkers
- Be a “team leader” by displaying a positive attitude and acting as a motivating force for all staff members
- Follow all safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA regulations
- Demonstrate initiative and a flexible work schedule while working enthusiastically and cooperatively with all clinic and shelter staff
- Adhere to all Code of Conduct standards
- We do not use Ai to select applicants
- Locum RVT’s are paid hourly – every 2 weeks upon invoicing the clinic
If you are an RVT who would be interested in working for our not-for-profit charity, please email your resume to: admin@forteriespca.ca
To apply for this job email your details to admin@forteriespca.ca