We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission, vision and values. The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity: POSITION: Registered Veterinary Technologist STATUS: Temporary; Full-Time SHIFT: 35 hours per week - Various shifts LOCATION: Vancouver, BC CLASSIFICATION: CUPE 1622 WAGE: Hourly CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled About the Position: Working with doctors and the rest of the hospital care team, the Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) is responsible for using low stress and fear-free handling techniques to provide direct patient care for both in-patient and out-patient animals. This includes conducting health assessments within scope, performing laboratory duties and treatments, drug dosages and dispensing, and assisting with surgeries. This position also provides direct communication to clients. Finally, where required, the RVT will also be responsible for maintenance of instruments and equipment, medical record-keeping, housekeeping, administrative, inventory, and other duties as required to ensure efficient operations and high quality of care. Primary Key Responsibilities include reviewing the upcoming schedule and planning/preparing for procedures, administering vaccines and intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular and oral medications, calculating drug doses, performing treatments, collecting specimens and performing routine laboratory work, performing diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures, hospitalizing patients, performing sedation, general anesthesia, and patient monitoring, performing dental treatments, monitoring records, tattooing and microchipping, assisting doctors, assisting with humane euthanasia, client communication and education, and housekeeping and administrative duties. Qualifications: Successful completion of a veterinary technologist program accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medicine Association (CVMA) and registration with the BC Veterinary Technologists Association (BCVTA); or recognition by BC governing bodies of an equivalency to an RVT designation.