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.

• 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.

• 4, 10-hour shifts between Monday – 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 twenty-four-hour operating day of the hospital, including weekends and holidays

• Assisting with the safe handling, positioning, and restraint of patients for echocardiograms, electrocardiograms (ECGs), Holter monitor placement, and other cardiology diagnostic procedures.
• Supporting the veterinary technician during technician consultations and assisting with patient care and diagnostic procedures as required.
• Assisting with the preparation, organization, and setup of equipment and supplies required for interventional cardiology procedures.
• Providing non-sterile procedural support within the operating room or interventional suite while the veterinarian and veterinary technician are scrubbed into the procedure. Under the direction and supervision of the veterinarian, this may include assisting with the operation and monitoring of equipment such as fluoroscopy systems, invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, and other procedural technologies.
• Communicating with pet owners and accurately relaying information, instructions, and updates provided by the veterinarian or veterinary technologist, while directing medical questions or concerns to the appropriate member of the cardiology team.
• Assisting with departmental administrative and logistical responsibilities, including sending prescriptions to pharmacies, uploading and processing Holter monitor data, organizing diagnostic information, and supporting the management of cardiology records and documentation.
• Assisting with scheduling and coordinating cardiology appointments, diagnostic procedures, rechecks, and interventional procedures to support an efficient departmental workflow.
• Working collaboratively with the cardiology veterinarian, veterinary technologist, and other hospital departments to ensure a high standard of patient care and efficient operation of the cardiology service.
• Maintaining, organizing, and restocking cardiology equipment, procedural supplies, and clinical areas as required.

• The ideal candidate will be highly organized, comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment, and have a genuine interest in developing their knowledge and skills within veterinary cardiology.

• Graduate of an accredited program for Veterinary Assistants or equivalent experience preferred.
• Previous cardiology or interventional experience is not required, and comprehensive training will be provided for all aspects of the role.
• Customer service experience is an asset.

The typical 10-hour shifts are:

• Days: 7am-5:30pm
• Evenings: 3pm -1:30am
• Overnights: 10:30pm – 9am.
• We offer shift premiums for both Weekday and Weekend Evenings and Overnight shifts.

An ideal candidate would be available to work rotational shifts including weekends, nights, & overnights, have a can-do attitude and passion for animal care.

• Responsible for basic animal husbandry for patients in Wards and ICU – water, food, walks, grooming, bathing etc.
• Ensures that all kennels are cleaned, disinfected and properly maintained with clean bedding for patients
• Assists in the restraint of patients so that veterinarians and technicians can perform procedures and treatments effectively and efficiently, including but not limited to blood collection, administration of medication, chemotherapy treatments and radiographic studies. May be asked to administer treatments under the supervision of the doctor or technician on duty
• Will learn, understand and apply protocols applicable to handling with potentially infectious and/or zoonotic diseases
• May be asked to assist in patient monitoring under the supervision of a veterinarian or technician.
• Facilitates admissions included data entry of client/patient information and receipt of deposits. Upon discharge of patients, may be required to take final payment. Answers phones in wards and ICU when needed
• Greet and offer assistance to clients
• Willing to go above and beyond to exceed clients’ expectations.
• Answer telephone inquiries and direct calls appropriately
• Facilitate communication between clients and hospital medical team
• Cash handling and Receiving payments from clients
• Complete other administrative / reception duties as assigned

• Responsible for training new PCA’s as part of the onboarding process

• When needed, ensures that all supply orders are unpacked, inventory placed in designated storage areas and that all invoices are delivered appropriately
• Ensures that floors and surfaces in Wards/ICU and Isolation are properly cleaned and disinfected.
• Ensures that Wards/ICU/Isolation supplies are maintained throughout each shift
• Must be available to weekdays and weekends and day, evening and overnight shifts in rotation
• Other duties as assigned

• Veterinary Office Assistant Certification preferred, or equivalent experience
• Customer service experience an asset
• Excellent communication skills, computer and phone skills
• High level of professionalism
• Strong attention to detail
• A strong desire to learn and to excel within the profession
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds