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Fantastic Beasts Veterinary Services in Parksville, BC is looking for an experienced registered technician to lead our team of veterinary unicorns. We are an 8vet hospital that is focused on veterinary accessibility, with 3 distinct divisions. The first is a traditional hospital providing primary care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and urgent services with all your standard inhouse equipment and capacity. The second is division is dedicated to working with nonprofit animal rescue organizations providing highquality, highvolume spay/neuter services. We also have a Pawsitive Care division that aims to bring lowcost services to those facing financial difficulties. Our hospital is growing rapidly, and we are in need of an additional led tech. The right candidate will enjoy teaching and mentoring technicians and assistants in both clinical skills and hospital policies. We need someone who will lead by example with compassionate client communication to efficient computer skills and superior technical capabilities. If you are interested in taking your career to the next level, please contact us today! Email Dr. Beal at Job Details Employer: Fantastic Beasts Veterinary Services Inc. Position: Lead Registered Veterinary Tech/Nurse Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent Location: Parksville, British Columbia Employment Address: Unit 21 - 826 Island Hwy, W Parksville, BC, V9P 2B7 Hours of Work: 40 hours/week Language: English Benefits Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy. CE allowance of $750/year and 3 days off paid Total of 120hrs paid timeoff/vacation per calendar year Comprehensive medical/dental health plan (50% of costs covered by employer) Personal animal products and services at (cost + 10%) Salary: $77,000 - $80,000 CAD per annum Contact: Please send resumes to and include Lead Registered Veterinary Tech/Nurse in the email subject line. Duties Maintaining working order of instruments/equipment/monitors Acting as liaison between clinic and Idexx services Ordering lab supplies Carrying out regular lab machine maintenance Supporting veterinarians in carrying out all daily activities Supervising patient and client care Managing veterinary technicians and assistants Arranging scheduling of techs and assistants Supervising and teaching Junior technicians Performing technical procedures without supervision in dogs, cats, and rabbits, including but not limited to: Collection of vital parameters such as temperature/pulse/respiration Venipuncture IV and urinary catheter placement Anesthetic induction and intubation Anesthetic monitoring and maintenance Surgical preparation Extubation and recovery from anesthetic Running blood, urine, fecal, and cytology samples on inhouse Idexx machines Prepping blood, urine, fecal, and cytology samples for review by a pathologist at a sendout lab Producing radiographs Collecting and analyzing urinary and fecal samples Preparing and administering medications and vaccines Providing wound and bandage care Requirements Completion of a twoor threeyear animal health/veterinary technology college program is required 4+ years of experience is requiredExperience in teaching as evidenced by postgraduate or CE certifications is an asset Strong communication skills both written and verbal Ability to stand for long periods of time Manual dexterity Ability to work independently and in a team setting Comfortable working in a fastpaced environment Availability Available to work evenings and weekends as required #J-18808-Ljbffr