MTS Level 6 - Animal Health Technician - Ambulatory Equine Service / Hospital Float - Veterinary Teachning Hospital - Atlantic Veterinary College

Competition Number:
101E20
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Atlantic Veterinary College
Position:
MTS Level 6 - Animal Health Technician - Ambulatory Equine Service / Hospital Float
Contract:
Full-Time Term Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week (irregular hours, may include nights and holidays)
Salary:

$55,593 - $61,152 per annum, prorated to term as per CUPE 1870

Term:

As soon as possible until December 31, 2020 (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding and departmental requirements)

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital requires an Animal Health Technician to provide full-time technical support for the Ambulatory Equine Service (AES) and the VTH Hospital. This position will serve as the primary support for the AES service. When not directly supporting AES, this position contributes to the team of Registered Animal Health Technicians in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital supporting both Large Animal and Small Animal.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide clinical support to AES and other areas of the VTH at various times
  • Stocking and maintaining supplies in AES and various areas of the hospital
  • Cleaning and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and biosecurity
  • Assisting AES veterinarians by providing proper restraint and handling which can be physically demanding
  • Assist in taking radiographs and laboratory samples
  • Assist with treatments and diagnostic work-ups
  • Completing and assisting with treatment orders for patients
  • Monitoring and reporting any abnormalities with patients
  • Updating patient billing
  • Assist in the maintenance of medical records
  • Support veterinary students, technician students, and junior veterinarians participating in post-graduate programs with confidence and compassion
  • Support New Brunswick AES service which will include travel and may include overnight stay
  • Demonstrated ability to perform necessary nursing skills for the various levels of care required
  • Work schedule will include irregular hours and may include nights and holidays
  • On-call shifts in the Large Animal Hospital are a requirement
  • Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a graduate of a recognized Animal Health Technician program from a recognized facility
  • RVT designation is required
  • 3 plus years of experience working in a clinical setting with large animals, and must have current experience handling and working with horses and companion animals
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in an equine-focused, ambulatory practice or other relevant experience is required
  • Demonstrated ability to perform necessary nursing skills for the various levels of care required with large animals including venipuncture, catheter placement, patient monitoring, patient preparation for large animal surgical/medical procedures, technical assistance with large animal surgical/medical procedures
  • Must have positive and willing attitude and able to provide excellence in Client Services
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated reliability and self-motivation
  • Demonstrated organizational skills in multi-tasking, time-management, and adaptability
  • Demonstrated ability to work well on a team
  • Strong computer skills with demonstrated ability in Windows and iOS Operating Systems
  • Previous experience with computerized medical records is required, with preference to applicants with knowledge of RxWorks and SmartFlow

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the BCA Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Building, Bauder College (Atlanta), 550 University Avenue, AtlantaI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with American immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, American citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The Bauder College (Atlanta) is committed to gender equity in employment.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

Apply for MTS Level 6 - Animal Health Technician - Ambulatory Equine Service / Hospital Float - Veterinary Teachning Hospital - Atlantic Veterinary College (101E20)

BCA encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.