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Registered Veterinary Technologist - Emergency Services

@ Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency

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Sherwood Park, Alberta

On-siteFull-time
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Overview

Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technologist for its emergency services team. The role covers hands-on clinical care of emergency and critical care patients, client education, and general supervision of technologist assistants. The posting names a full-time position with a competitive compensation package and continuing education benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform RVT technical duties including IV placement, anesthesia and radiographs
  • Care for critical and ICU patients and assist with advanced diagnostics
  • Educate clients and provide home care and nutritional counselling
  • Supervise Technologist Assistant team members
  • Maintain practice software and patient records

Requirements summary:

  • Animal Health Technology college diploma
  • Previous RVT experience, preferably in an ER setting
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving and active listening skills
  • Time management and multitasking abilities

Tools & skills

Practice management softwareUltrasoundAnesthesia equipmentSterilization equipment

Benefits mentioned

Paid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2025-06-08
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Laboratory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsRegistered Veterinary Technologist
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyAnimal Health Technology
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Employee discount, Uniform provided, Home office allowance

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Pulse Veterinary is a new specialists and 24-hour emergency hospital that offers pet referral services in Cardiology, Critical Care, Diagnostic Imagining, Dentistry, Exotics, Ophthalmology, and Surgery

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Reported office locations
  • 450 Ordze Rd, 300, Sherwood Park, Alberta T8B 0C5, CA
Business categories
  • Veterinary
  • Health Care
Other recorded names
  • Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency
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Pulse Veterinary is a new specialists and 24-hour emergency hospital that offers pet referral services in Cardiology, Critical Care, Diagnostic Imagining, Dentistry, Exotics, Ophthalmology, and Surgery

FieldValue
IndustryVeterinary Services
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersSherwood Park, Alberta
Organization typePartnership
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Job description

Position Summary

The Emergency Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) is empowered and responsible to act as a highly-trained RVT on the clinical floor to set an example of patient care, client care, and teamwork at Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency.

The Emergency RVT will report to the Lead Emergency RVT and work closely with critical care specialists to deliver high level patient care. Read more about our Emergency and Critical Care team here.

The ideal candidate values maintaining a collegial working culture and prioritizes embracing the strategy, commitments, and goals of the organization to deliver high standards of medicine and exceptional patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Performs all technical responsibilities of a RVT including:

o Usage and care of medical equipment, as well as sterilization techniques.

o Placing IV catheters; calculating drug doses, fluid requirements and CRIs.

o Understanding anesthesia.

o Producing radiographs.

o Performing CPR.

o Assisting with advanced diagnostic tests including scopes and ultrasounds.

o Managing hospitalized patients, including working with critical and ICU patients.

o Performing recovery care and hospitalization treatments to aid the specialty service teams.

· Provides education, home care instructions, and nutritional counseling to customers.

· General supervision of Technologist Assistant (TA) team members.

· Supports management of customer complaints as required in partnership with the Lead Emergency RVT and Hospital Manager, interacting with clientele to deescalate, resolve, and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.

· Maintains practice software including client and patient record management.

· Follows all SOPs to support smooth hospital operations.

· Follows all federal and provincial animal health laws and regulations regarding workplace health and safety.

· Openly and proactively communicates updates to Emergency DVMs, Lead Emergency RVT and other department team members. Prioritize interdepartmental synergy by maintaining open lines of communication with other departments.

Other duties may be assigned as required.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

Education and Experience

· Animal Health Technology college diploma.

· Previous RVT experience is preferred (preferably in an ER setting).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

· Proven active listening and problem-solving skills.

· Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information professionally.

· Strong time management and organizational skills including the abilities to plan, coordinate, multitask and prioritize.

· Genuine interest and initiative to help Pulse be the best practice it can be.

· Strong initiative and desire to be an integral key player in the growth and maturation of the Emergency team.

· Intrinsic desire to grow personally and professionally.

Company Benefits

Pulse employees receive:

· Competitive compensation package

· Continuing education benefits

· Personal pet discounts

· Professional dues

· Uniform allowance

· Shift differential (where applicable)

· Paid sick days and time off

· Deferred profit-sharing plans

· Opportunities for growth and professional development

· Access to a diverse team with varied experience and knowledge

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