Registered Veterinary Technologist

If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:


POSITION: Registered Veterinary Technologist - RVT
STATUS: On-Call; Casual
SHIFT: Various Shifts
LOCATION: Kamloops, BC
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
WAGE: Hourly
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission, vision and values.

The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your application.

About the Position:
This position provides support to the veterinarians by assisting with all aspects of anesthesia and surgery for both privately owned and shelter animals as well as assisting in maintaining the hospital and its equipment in good operating order. This position also assists with the morning check-in of patients as well as pre-surgical and pre-vaccination examinations and will provide support to other hospital staff when needed.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, career minded and will want to be part of a positive team environment. You have great communication and nursing skills. You are a team player and are passionate about taking the best possible care of our patients. You have passion for what you do every day, enthusiasm, energy and a positive and want to utilize all of your technical skills.


Some specific duties:
Direct animal care duties include:
• Triage patient care and treatments and coordinate with other staff members, including reviewing the upcoming schedule and planning/preparation for upcoming procedures.
• Assist the veterinarian in all tasks required for patient care such as administering intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular and oral medications, and perform required treatments.
• Calculating drug doses, use, potential side effects, proper administration, and ensuring control/recording of controlled drugs.
◦ Reviewing medications prepared by Veterinary Assistants.
◦ Filling/dispensing medications for surgical/hospitalized animals as required.
• Performing treatments such as wound treatments, bandage/splint changes, and ear cleanings as required by the doctor.
• Collecting specimens and performing routine laboratory work in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment.
◦ Performing in-house laboratory work, including reading microscopic sediment for urinalysis, fecal floats, and ear/skin cytology and interpreting results.
• Performing and/or assisting the doctor in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures using a range of diagnostic equipment including but not limited to electrocardiography, radiography, and ultrasonography equipment.
◦ Maintaining radiology log and sending radiographs as instructed by doctors.
• Hospitalizing patients under the supervision of the doctor including placement of an intravenous catheter, intravenous fluid administration, medication administration, monitoring vital signs, inputs and outputs.
• Performing sedation, general anesthesia, and patient monitoring including safety, emergency drugs, administration and wen to intervene, intubation, extubation and recovery, and drug administration, indications, and contraindications.
• Performing dental treatments including scaling, polishing, performing an antibacterial rinse and dental radiographs.
• Performing corneal stain tests, Shirmer Tear Tests, and eye pressure testing when instructed by doctors.
• Monitoring time requirements and ensuring medical records are kept up to date.
• Tattooing and microchipping, as required.
• Performing tasks such as anal gland expression, grooming, and nail trims.
• Managing weight-loss programs under the direction of the doctor.
• Assisting doctors in exam rooms as required.
• Assisting with humane euthanasia as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Client communication duties include:
• Educating clients on care and treatment.
• Updating clients on patients in hospital and performing discharges.
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