Technician
Department: Critical Care - Veterinary Medical Centre, Western College of Veterinary Medicine
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Status: Term, maternity leave replacement up to one year with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent.
Competition No.: 13092-T
Salary Information: $4,157.83 to $5,608.55 per month (Applied Scientific Services, Phase 5). Shift premiums as applicable. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience. ** If a qualified candidate cannot be found, the successful candidate will be initially hired at the Phase 4 level (Salary Range: $3,364.14 to $4,541.51 per month) and will be upgraded to Phase 5 upon obtaining the required qualifications.**
Primary Purpose: To ensure that an optimum level of patient care is maintained 24 hrs per day, 7 days per week. This position functions between the areas of critical care, small animal medicine/surgery, anesthesiology, and radiology.
Nature of Work: Reporting to the Nursing Care Manager, this position functions on a rotational basis providing coverage during the day, evening, weekend and Statutory Holidays between the areas of critical care, medicine, surgery, anesthesia, and radiology. Shift work following averaging hours agreement involving day and night shifts. Animal handling and manipulations are a constant part of the position. This position works in an animal facility with small animals (canine, feline, avian, and some exotics) which exposes employees to animal dander, waste, and unpredictability; and requires a substantial amount of lifting, moving, and cleaning of equipment/work area. Subject to some unpleasant odors, dress code, and traffic pattern restrictions.
Typical Duties: Manages and monitors critically ill patients; emergency animal care; induction, maintenance and recovery from anesthesia as instructed by licensed veterinarians; monitors performance of aseptic technique and arranges OR environment for implementation of optimum patient care; assists in imaging/ultrasound procedures of patients; handles and restrains animals; maintains health records; assists with the supervision of teaching undergraduate veterinary and veterinary technology program students; and maintains equipment, supplies, and facility.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of a recognized two year veterinary technology
program; and registered or eligible for registration with Saskatchewan
Association of Veterinary Technologists (SAVT). The successful applicant
will be required to provide a completed criminal record check. Candidate
is to be certified or is pursuing certification with the Academy of Veterinary
Emergency and Critical Care Technicians (AVECCT).
Experience: At least three years of direct experience in the fields of critical care/emergency medicine, small animal medicine/surgery, anesthesiology, and radiology.
Skills: Demonstrated proficient technical skills in the various fields mentioned above; effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to prioritize in a constantly changing environment; ability to effectively work independently as well as part of a team; ability to evaluate the work of others; demonstrated effective organizational and time management skills; and the ability to perform moderate physical labour and tolerate exposure to a wide variety of small and large animals.
This position is in scope of CUPE 1975.
Applications will be accepted until filled.
Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Lori Lorenzo at 966-7103.
Be sure to apply online as emailed applications will not be accepted.
The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the university community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. The university welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
