Oncology Registered Veterinary Technician

Canada West Veterinary Specialists (CWVS), a privately owned and operated, multi-disciplinary emergency and specialty hospital is looking for an exceptional Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) graduate to join our Oncology department.

This position is responsible primarily for care of Oncology patients including preparing patient for procedures, following treatment plans, administering drugs, monitoring vital signs and over-all patient assessment. Communication with clients and referring veterinarians is an integral part of the role. Both client communications and hands-on patient care are conducted under the direct supervision of the Oncologist.

The first veterinary specialty hospital in Metro Vancouver, CWVS is a state-of-the-art Level VECCS level 1 and VetCOT Trauma centre certified facility. We have 30+ veterinarians in the following disciplines: emergency and critical care, surgery, neurology, radiology, internal medicine, oncology, and cardiology. In addition to a rehabilitation department, 6 ORs, 2 isolation wards, and a newly redesigned ER, ICU, and Wards, we are equipped with 2 digital radiology suites, a CT, and a 1.5T MRI.
BENEFITS

• We grow together with our monthly in-house Continuing Education presentations
• Subsidized extended health benefits
• Paid sick days
• Uniform allowance per year
• Wellness Spending account
• We provide employer paid Pet insurance for 2 pets.
• RRSP matching
• Profit sharing recognize our staff’s contributions for our success.
• We believe in your well-being and provide a company sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) enabling access to caring professionals that can help access support related to fitness, physical health and mental well-being programs.
• We believe in recognizing our staff with an anniversary recognition program.
• We have fun together with our hospital sponsored social events like; having Food Trucks visit us onsite, Halloween pumpkin carving contests, Annual Christmas Party, Pub Nights, etc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must develop a thorough understanding of all procedures and protocols within the Oncology service as well as the ability to use all equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform technical nursing skills such as: IV catheter placement, blood collection, urine collection (cystocentesis, catheterization), taking radiographs, etc.
• Perform sedation for procedures such as CT, oral exams, ultrasounds, and radiographs. *Sedation training will be provided if not already trained.
• Calculates, dispenses and administers medications at the direction of the Oncologist on the case.
• Ensures that procedures, medications etc. are accurately documented on Smartflow sheets in advance of daily invoicing.
• Communicates efficiently and effectively with clients, referring veterinarians, CWVS doctors and staff, and ensures that all communications are accurately logged in Ezyvet.
• Ensures detailed patient histories are obtained from clients and communicates this to the Oncologist.
• Responsible for accurately documenting all patient information while on shift and for ensuring that this information is transmitted in a timely and efficient manner to staff in Wards, ICU, and to other Oncology staff who may be involved in individual cases.
• Ensures supply inventory is sufficient to meet the needs of the Oncology service.
• Ensures that all equipment is properly maintained, and that maintenance is documented.
• Ensures Standard Operating Procedures are current and comprehensive.
• Keeps the Oncology workstation and procedures areas clean and organized.
• Ensures that Oncology Assistant is accomplishing their duties and that the Technician Supervisor or Human Resources is aware of any performance issues.
• Facilitate a positive work environment.
• Actively participates in all offered in house CE
• Performs other duties as required.
• As a member of the overall CWVS team, you may be required to assist in other areas of the hospital when your service is not in need of you or if the doctor on the service is away. This could involve working any shift within the 24-hour operating day of the hospital including weekends and holidays.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong organizational skills with ability to recognize and establish priorities
• Attention to detail.
• Strong venipuncture skills.
• Strong mathematics skills (drug dose calculations, CRI’s, dilutions).
• Ability to multi-task.
• Willingness and capability to learn and master new techniques that may be different from other specialties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies and emotionally charged or sensitive situations.
• Demonstrate compassion and patience for clients that are processing a variety of emotions associated with a patient diagnosed with cancer.
• Demonstrate proficient computer skills.
• Strong desire to learn and excel within the profession.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Chemotherapy safety and personal protective equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited program for Veterinary Technologists.
• Demonstrated skills, experience and training that would qualify the individual for a technician position.
• Direct experience in Oncology is not a requirement of the role. On the job training will be provided.
• Background understanding of Chemotherapy, treatment and drugs preferred but not required.

WORKING HOURS

• 4 days a week; either Monday – Thursday OR Tuesday to Friday
• 10-hour days; 8:00 am to 6:30 pm

Tagged as: emergency, oncology, RVT, specialty