Saanichton Village Veterinary Hospital

Positions

Registered Veterinary Technician

We are looking to welcome registered veterinary technicians to join our practice!

Job Description

This position is for registered veterinary technicians (RVT) who would like to become apart of our team. The RVT position would include jobs such as; prepping the surgical suite and patients for surgery, monitoring anesthesia, laboratory work/X-rays, updating patient files, assisting the doctors and providing a superb level of care.

Job Specifics

Provide nursing care and treatment for all animals in hospital.
Prep, monitor and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery/dentals.
Produce radiographs.
Collect and run laboratory samples.
Assist the veterinarian before, during and post surgery (preparing surgical packs, equipment, administering and monitoring anesthetics, post surgery clean up).
Patient treatment as per the doctor's request.
Wound and bandage care.
Educate cliental on animal health topics.
Office management and clerical duties

Veterinary Assistant

We are looking to welcome individuals for the veterinary assistant position!

Job description

The veterinary assistant position is one for a well-rounded individual that is open to partaking in many different jobs. These jobs include providing assistance to the veterinarians and veterinary technicians for appointments and surgical procedures, hospital cleaning, some reception understanding/duties and being able to assess and anticipate what needs to be done.

This position does not require prior veterinary experience as training will be provided.

Job Specifics

Provide assistance by holding animals for the veterinarian and veterinary technician for procedures.
Assist doctors with appointments/process prescriptions.
Admit surgical patients.
Learn how to use in-house laboratory equipment and assist veterinary technician in prepping surgical tool and drape packs.
Learn the workings of the computer system, billing operations and some reception duties.
Availability to work Saturdays.
General cleaning, laundry and upkeep of the overall cleanliness of the hospital.

Veterinary Receptionist

We are currently not looking for the veterinary receptionist positions!

Job Description

The veterinary receptionist position is a wonderful option for those who want to work with animals, and would like to assist in their medical well being, but also have a love of customer support and interaction, and office work/organization. The receptionists handle client communications, appointment bookings, billing and handling client purchases.

Job Specifics

Customer service including greeting clients, answering questions and phone calls, processing invoices and handling payments.
Handling incoming and outgoing email communications.
Working with the program "PetDesk" for scheduling and prescriptions.
Processing payments through pet insurance.
Updating patient charts/information.
Selling patient specific products: food, prescriptions, supplements, etc.
Maintaining cleanliness of the reception area.
Attention to detail and client compassion.

Practice Manager

We are not currently looking for applicants for this position.

Job Description

The practice manager position entails overseeing the operations of the hospital and ensuring it runs efficiently. A large aspect of the job is based around leadership skills and communication with others, whether it be the hospital staff, or the cliental. A strong understanding of finances, language/communication, business management, problem solving and interpersonal skills is required.

Job Specifics

Assist in support staff hiring process.
Handle any human resource issues, promote a healthy and cooperative work environment amongst all staff members and facilitate problem resolution.
Manage staffing and policies.
Professionally and appropriately represents the hospital.
Client care and problem solving.
Handling financial concerns and financial agreements.
Excellent written and oral communication skills/able to work with CRM programs.
Business understanding-financing, budgeting and leadership skills.

Inventory Manager

We are not currently looking for applicants for this position.

Job Description

The inventory manager position is well-suited to someone who is thorough and organization based. The constant upkeep of supply levels and price filtering, alongside maintaining strong relationships with veterinary suppliers requires someone who is not only good with numbers, but people. The inventory manager is in charge of all ordering operations, supply stocking and must be able to keep a monthly inventory log to assist in financing and budgeting.

Job Specifics

Monthly adherence to inventory budget and searching for the best product prices.
Submit proposals for special "buy-in" opportunities to Practice Manager/Owner.
Manage/order all drugs, hospital supplies, veterinary diet products, equipment, x-ray supplies, retail and over-the-counter products, cleaning supplies and client hospitality products for the practice.
Maintaining relationships with veterinary vendors (monthly or quarterly meetings).
Unpack deliveries and conduct monthly inventory.