Job Description: Reg. Veterinary Technician - Ultrasonographer
Company: Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital
Location: Langley, British Columbia
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Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $$35.00-$50.00 -
Reg. Veterinary Technician - Ultrasonographer
Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital (BBVSH) is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician who is also trained in ultrasonography, to perform abdominal ultrasound on small (companion) animals.
BBVSH is an emergency and specialty referral veterinary hospital. Our culture prioritizes team- work, problem-solving, excellence, and life-long learning.
BBVSH promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants.
Duties:
- Operate ultrasound imaging equipment to produce and record images
- Monitor ultrasound examination to evaluate quality and consistency of diagnostic images, and make adjustments to diagnostic equipment as required
- Record, store and process scanned ultrasound images by using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment
- Prepare examination reports for veterinarians
- Check ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation
- Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing ultrasound, treatment, and surgery
Tasks that may be asked include:
- Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
- Counsel clients on animal health care
- Produce diagnostic radiographs
- collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
Requirements:
- College or CEGEP certificate in veterinary technology (animal health technologist)
- 2+ years of experience in ultrasonography
- Areas of specialization: Small (companion) animals, abdominal ultrasound
- Willingness to relocate; relocation costs covered by employer
- Personal suitability: Effective interpersonal skills, good judgement, accuracy, reliability
- Security and Safety: Criminal record check
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: work under pressure, fast-paced environment, attention to detail, physically demanding, combination of sitting, standing, and walking
Job Details:
Health care plan, Vision care benefits, Dental plan
Employer will pay relocation costs
Languages: English
Shifts include – Day, Evening, on call rotation, flexible hours