Our technicians typically work 4 days a week, 10.5-hour days, but may be scheduled to work 5 days a week, 8.5-hour shifts in accordance with hospital need.

The typical start times for shifts are:

• Days: 6:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Swing: 12:00 pm – 10:30 pm
• Evenings: 3:00 pm – 1:30 am
• Overnights: 9:00 pm – 7:30 am

(these are general guidelines only – shift start and end times vary)

• Must develop a thorough understanding of all common drugs/medications used, procedures and protocols within the Wards and ICU, as well as the ability to use all equipment safely and effectively
• Directly monitor, carry out treatments and procedures, ensure patient comfort and document care for patients so that accurate medical records are maintained, and accurate invoicing can be done 
• In addition to written records, ensures that pertinent information and observations relating to patient care is provided to the next shift during oral rounds.
• Carry out communication with, primary Doctor, Hospitalist regarding patient status updates, and alert of any changes or concerns. Also participating in communication with Clients.
• Calculates, dispenses, and administers medications at the direction of the Specialist on the case.
• Perform technical nursing skills such as: IV catheter placement, blood collection, urine collection (cystocentesis, catheterization), taking radiographs, etc.
• Ensures supply inventory is sufficient to meet the demands of work area, and that that the work area is kept clean and organized.
• Ensures that all equipment is properly maintained documented, and any concerns are reported.
• Responsible for coordinating breaks and delegating appropriate tasks to Patient Care Assistants on shift.
• Facilitate a positive work environment.

• Actively participate in and successfully complete company provided sedation training program, and all in house CE, as offered and/or scheduled.

• Performs other duties as required.

• Has a strong knowledge and understanding of normal vital parameters, and the ability to recognize changes and or abnormalities.
• A strong knowledge of asepsis
• Strong mathematics skills (drug dose calculations, CRI’s, dilutions)
• A strong desire to learn and to excel within the profession
• Ability to stay calm to recognize and establish priorities and always execute patient triage.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work with little or no supervision when necessary and ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, computer, and phone skills
• High level of professionalism

• Graduate of an accredited program for Veterinary Technologists
• Registered Veterinary Technology designation preferred
• Demonstrated skills, experience and training that would qualify the individual for a position of responsibility 
• Sedation and/or General Anesthesia experience preferred

• Wednesday-Saturday rotation
• 21:30 – 08:00
• One bi-weekly shift in ICU
• As a member of the overall CWVS team, you may be required to assist in other areas of the hospital if your service is not in need of you or if the Service Doctor is away. This could involve working any shift within the twenty-four hour operating day of the hospital, including weekends and holidays

• Assists with the admission and discharge of patients, creating consent forms and estimates, taking deposits/final payments
• Documents and maintains proper medical record keeping
• Triage Emergency Line phone calls and answer telephone inquiries
• Assists doctors and technicians with patient triage on presentation, examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Ensures all client documentation is complete and updated (Forms and Logs)
• Updates and tracks submitted lab samples and advises the doctor when results are received
• Keeps emergency area clean, stocked and prepared for emergencies (following shift checklist)
• Ensures all equipment in the Emergency area is properly maintained
• Handling euthanasia related tasks (consent, billing, aftercare, post-euthanasia paperwork)
• Greet and offer assistance to clients
• Communicates with clients as directed by the ERCC Doctor or Technician and documents all communication in patient files
• Willing to go above and beyond to exceed clients’ expectations
• Assisting in the ICU with patient care and animal husbandry
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to recognize and establish priorities and to respond efficiently and effectively under stress
• Excellent communication skills, computer and phone skills
• High level of professionalism
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

• Graduate of an accredited program for Veterinary Assistants or equivalent experience preferred

• Customer service experience is an asset

• This position includes both Day shifts and Evening shifts.  The rotation will be 4×10’s with the occasional 5×8’s according to hospital need.
• The breakdown of the required shifts are as follows:Day Shifts: 
  • 07:00 – 17:30
  • 08:00 – 18:30

  Swing Shifts:

  • 12:00 – 22:30

  Evening Shifts:

  • 15:00 – 01:30

• Assists with the admission and discharge of patients, creating consent forms and estimates, taking deposits/final payments
• Documents and maintains proper medical record keeping
• Triage Emergency Line phone calls and answer telephone inquiries
• Assists doctors and technicians with patient triage on presentation, examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Ensures all client documentation is complete and updated (Forms and Logs)
• Updates and tracks submitted lab samples and advises the doctor when results are received
• Provides clients with daily invoice updates, collects further deposits when necessary, and advises ERCC Doctors when daily charges are nearing estimate
• Documents patient information in preparation for final invoice
• Keeps emergency area clean, stocked and prepared for emergencies (following shift checklist)
• Ensures all equipment in the Emergency area is properly maintained
• Handling euthanasia related tasks (consent, billing, aftercare, post-euthanasia paperwork)
• Greet and offer assistance to clients
• Communicates with clients as directed by the ERCC Doctor or Technician and documents all communication in patient files. 
• Willing to go above and beyond to exceed clients’ expectations
• Assisting in the ICU with patient care and animal husbandry
• As a member of the overall CWVS team, you may be required to assist in other areas of the hospital if your service is not in need of you or if the Service Doctor is away. This could involve working any shift within the twenty-four-hour operating day of the hospital, including weekends and holidays
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to recognize and establish priorities and to respond efficiently and effectively under stress
• Excellent communication skills, computer and phone skills
• High level of professionalism
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

• Ability to recognize and establish priorities and to respond efficiently and effectively under stress
• Excellent communication skills, computer and phone skills
• High level of professionalism
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

• 4, 10-hour shifts between Monday to Friday
• 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.

• 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 participate in and successfully complete company provided sedation/GA training program, and all in house CE, as offered and/or scheduled.
• Performs other duties as required.

• 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.

• Graduate of an accredited program for Veterinary Technologists.
• Demonstrated skills, experience and training that would qualify the individual for a position of responsibility within the Oncology service. 
• Background understanding of Chemotherapy, treatment and drugs preferred but not required.

• 4, 10-hour shifts per week
• As we are a 24/7 facility, flexibility in adjustment of work hours may be required to accommodate training needs including the occasional evening or weekend.

• Develop and implement orientation and professional development programs for staff (technicians and assistants) by methods such as completing learning needs assessments of an individual trainee and/or clinical area and determining educational requirements. Revises education programs based on pre-identified learning needs, patient/client outcomes, standards of practice, and introduction of new skills/procedures. Evaluates the effectiveness of programs to ensure educational program objectives are met and to determine opportunities for quality improvement
• In collaboration with the interprofessional team, deliver educational activities to staff by methods such as teaching, facilitating groups, mentoring, and conducting formal presentations, demonstrations, and lectures. Arranges sessions in collaboration with staff to determine time, frequency, and duration to ensure effective use of resources. Maintains records and schedules staff into sessions as appropriate
• Role models best practice, clinical concepts, and skills to staff/student. Provides information based on application of theories, concepts, and principles reflective of Professional Practice approaches and educator competencies. Supports excellence in patient care
• Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities related to the assigned initiatives by evaluating the effect of the education programs and generating recommendations for alternative educational approaches
• In collaboration with the education team, reviews selected policies, procedures, and protocols; provides feedback and recommendations for evidence-based revisions
• Facilitates the resolution of practice concerns and advocates for the goals and objectives of the assigned initiative including reviewing relevant client care documentation with the intent to promote improvements to patient and family-centered care and efficient and safe practice.
• Consult with internal and external partners guided by evidence to ensure educational content is evidence-based and reflects current best practices
• Performs other related duties as required

• Demonstrated instructional skills in small, medium, and large groups
• Demonstrated ability to teach and facilitate learning of staff and/or student
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, design, and revise education programs
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction in a coaching/mentoring role
• Demonstrated ability to role model
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability in project planning
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and effectively deal with conflict situations
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work in a continuously changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and promote change
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment, including relevant word processing/spreadsheet/presentation software, educational technologies, and learning management platforms
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job

• Graduate of an accredited program for Veterinary Technologists
• Three years of recent related experience, including at least one year of training and educational program development experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Rotational shifts comprising of 4*10’s
• Rotational On-Call Shifts on Saturdays
• All rotations are to be evenly shared amongst the surgical assistant team.

• Perform pre-surgical preparation of patients, instruments and equipment. • Preparation of patients and ORs for surgery using sterile techniques (scrubbing, opening  instruments etc.)  
• Scrubbing to assist in draping patients as well as assisting the surgeon in a multitude of different  surgical procedures. 
• Obtain a good understanding of surgical procedures and ability to anticipate the needs of the  surgeon. 
• Ensures cleaning and sterilization equipment is properly maintained and documented. • Responsible for keeping instruments and operating theatre areas clean and organized. • Assists with and/or performs radiographs on surgical patients. 
• Ability to remember the required instruments for individual packs, instrument location, and the  specific needs of individual surgeons. 
• Ability to focus on complex tasks while working in stressful environments. • Assists in patient restraint so that procedures can be performed effectively by the surgeon or  technician. 
• Ensures supply inventory is sufficient to meet the demands of the Service. • Perform basic patient care (Ensure patient is comfortable, walking the patient, cleaning kennels) • Greet and offer assistance to clients. 
• Responsible for ensuring daily communication with clients as well as facilitating communication  between clients and hospital medical team. 
• Willing to go above and beyond to exceed client expectations. 
• Performs other duties as required. 

• Knowledge of equipment maintenance procedures and necessary documentation required. • Good understanding of radiation safety, patient positioning, and radiographic techniques.
• Strong attention to detail 
• Ability to work in high-paced environment.  
• Ability to recognize and establish priorities. 
• Strong organizational skills and excellent memory. 
• Ability to remain calm and act efficiently in an emergency. • High level of professionalism. 
• Excellent communication skills. 

• Graduate of a Veterinary Assistant program, or equivalent experience.

• Customer service experience is an asset.