Job Title: Agricultural Technician III (Veterinary Technology Instructor)-SEASONAL

Job Description: Nova Scotia Agricultural College is a small research-intensive university located in the centre of beautiful Nova Scotia at Truro-Bible Hill.   Offering technical, undergraduate and graduate programs in agriculture and its related life and social science disciplines, NSAC educates future leaders and generates knowledge and solutions for healthy, sustainable societies.

Duties:
Reporting to the Head of the Department of Plant and Animal Sciences and under the supervision of the Director of the Veterinary Technology Program, the Veterinary Technology Instructor will develop and deliver courses and parts of courses in collaboration with other members of the Veterinary Technology Program teaching team.  The incumbent will instruct students in classroom and in various practical laboratories  and will evaluate students on tests, practical labs and examinations. The instructor is also expected to counsel students,  order supplies, maintain equipment and facilities, and monitor animal health.

Qualifications:
Candidates must have an Animal Health Technology or Veterinary Technology Diploma from a program accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association or the American Veterinary Medical Association, and must be registered with (or be eligible for registration with) the Eastern Veterinary Technician Association.  Must have a minimum of four years work experience after graduation.  At least 75% of the work experience must have been with small animal species.  Ideally, the four years of experience will have been within the past five years.  Teaching experience is desirable and applicants must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills; organizational skills; and an aptitude and ability for teaching.   Computer literacy is essential, particularly in terms of e-mail applications, word processing, and the preparation of Power Point and similar computer presentations.  Additional certification in related areas such as veterinary technology or animal health sp!

ecialties, WHMIS, OH&S and First Aid are considered assets.

Classification Level:   TE 20
Salary Range:           $1,641.39 – $1,924.99 bi-weekly

Please Note: This is a nine month seasonal position beginning August 2011.

Submissions must be received by midnight on April 29, 2011.  Please quote competition #11-017CH-CB on your application.

This job posting is initially restricted to NSGEU bargaining unit employees.  Applicants must clearly indicate in their covering letter or resume that he/she is currently a NS Government Civil Service employee and a member of the NSGEU.  Prior to applying for this restricted position, you can confirm your employment status through your Employee Self-Service (ESS) access.

Any current casual employee who is interested should apply for this opportunity.  Upon receiving the employee\’s application, the Employer will determine whether the applicant qualifies as an internal bargaining unit applicant pursuant to the new provisions relating to casual employees.

Applications from non-bargaining unit applicants are encouraged, and will be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit applicants.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.  NSAC is committed to the principle of employment equity.  All applicants who are members of an Employment Equity group are encouraged to self-identify.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Full Time: on

Part Time:

Temporary:

Evenings:

Other:

Hours Of Work: Monday – Friday, 35 hrs. per week

Pay: week

Pay Amount:

Benefits:

Start Date: August 2011

Company: Nova Scotia Agricultural College

To The Attention Of:

Phone:

Respond Via Email: Yes

Email: NSAC-JobApps@gov.ns.ca

Website: Yes

Website URL: nsac.ca

Respond By Mail: Yes

Respond By Mail Address: Nova Scotia Agricultural College
Human Resources Consultant
PO Box 550, Truro, NS, Canada
B2N 5E3

• Educate the public of the vital role technicians play in the animal health care team
• Reinforce the value and professionalism of technicians to veterinarians and the public
• Acknowledge veterinarians for hiring technicians
• Provide an opportunity for AHT/RVT’s to salute their colleagues for excellent performance in their work.

Please check with your association to determine if they have any special celebrations planned. Plan your week to feature an activity each day. Document your activities with text and digital images; and report it in your newsletter or TECHNEWS.

Calendar for NVTW Planning

February: schedule mailing of promotional material to members (newsletter, etc)
March: send press releases to media contacts
June: plan and begin promotion of activities for October
July: Start proclamation declaration (see NVTW Proclamation Planning)
August: email and encourage members to plan for NVTW
September: final contact with media with press releases and public service announcements
October: encourage members to submit their NVTW news!!!!

Promote veterinary technology at work…

Ways to celebrate NVTW:

• Plan a special lunch day with your colleagues
  • make certificates for each veterinary technician in the hospital and hang them in the waiting rooms
  • send a card to a technician friend wishing them a happy NVTW
  • organize a lunch/ dinner meal with your colleagues, or local chapter (maybe your boss will pay)
  • frame a nice picture and a note that reads something like this: Please help us celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week by thanking the Veterinary Technicians that helped you today
• Hang your national events calendar and or a NVTW poster in a visible location so your boss and co-workers are reminded they can celebrate with you
  • your NVTW poster is in the summer issue of TECHNEWS
  • place your calendar poster (National Continuing Education Events Calendar provided by CAAHTT) and or your NVTW poster in a prominent place. If you work in a practice, this could be in the waiting or exam room. In a corporation this could be the lunch room. If no place is appropriate at work, deliver the poster to a local veterinary hospital, high school counseling office, or a boarding kennel
• Hang your diploma in the front office and wear your name tag
  • be proud of yourself! Share with your clients or your workmates who you are
• Celebrate your profession with special treats each day such as chocolates, a card, flowers
  • hang post-its marked for each day of NVTW; include thank you to technicians, phones numbers, names of favorite restaurants etc
• Wear your association T-shirt or sweatshirts to school or work
• Make a NVTW poster specific to your clinic and host an open house, plan a colouring contest
  • Make a one page coloring picture. Use your logo, or outlined pictures of dogs, cats, horses, cows, etc. Include your association name on the top and the following information;

    Age group: 5 yrs & under, 6-8yrs, 9 yrs and up. (Circle one)
    Name:                                                  Veterinary Clinic:
    Address:                                               Phone number:Describe the contest: A total of __ prizes will be give out, two in each age group. Color the picture and bring back to your veterinary clinic by a set date.

    Below the picture use one full line – Celebrating National Veterinary Technicians Week (and the date)

  • plans to make a NVTW poster specific for your clinic are available here (PDF)
• Plan a pooch parade (PDF) for your clients or hang a photo display
  • label the pictures with I love my Veterinary Technician or have bandanas for the dogs
• Schedule a talk (PDF) at a local school or 4-H group
  • high schools and junior high schools provide receptive audiences for your message about veterinary technology. Contact the school principal, guidance counselor, or teacher you know to serve as your liason with the school. It is important to remember that this audience will require a basic introduction to the role and functions of a veterinary technician. Your association can probably provide you with a power point show, handouts or perhaps a table top display to assist your presentation. Effective communication requires the speaker to anticipate the audience’s level of knowledge and adjust content accordingly. Additionally, you should be able to direct the students to information on the location of the CAAHTT/ACTTSA recognized college in their area. A listing of these programs is found on the website as well as links to other associations that have information and audio about the profession. If you have a pet that is very calm and personable and the school permits, you can bring it along, too. This serves as a great ice breaker. Be cautious though, with younger ages, the animal tends to take their attention from you.
  • numerous opportunities exist to talk to prospective veterinary technology students and the public throughout the year. Scouts, 4-H groups, Guides, etc. often look for speakers in early spring or summer. Make yourself available by staying in contact with the leaders of these groups.
• Set up displays at the mall, school, library, humane society
  • use the material here (Proclamation (PDF)), or get pamphlets from your association
• Contact radio, newspapers, television (local media) and arrange for an interview
  • see here (PDF) for instructions on how to do PSA’s
• Attend a CE seminar, or organize a local chapter meeting with the technicians in your area
  • check your association’s web site for plans
• Order promotional balloons, pins, magnets, coloring books, pens, pencils, etc.
  • check with your association or visit www.navta.net, Promo Items & Links
  • www.canadianveterinarians.net has Animal Health Week promotional material that may be useful; News & Events, Events, Animal Health Week, Promo & Marketing
• Tell your friends and family about your profession
  • reinforce the fact you are proud of your profession and what you do
• Call a classmate and reminisce

Whereas, there are accredited programs throughout Canada which provide intensive study of the skills and knowledge to work competently as an animal health technologist / veterinary technician, including, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, clinical techniques, pharmacology, anesthesiology, surgical and medical nursing, radiology, and clinical pathology training;

Whereas, It is extremely important that each animal health technologist / veterinary technician maintain certification, registration, or licensure through the successful completion of a national and or state examination, practice lifelong learning through continuing education and uphold high ethical standards;

Whereas, Animal Health Technologists / Veterinary Technicians will be joining their colleagues across the country to urge all to become aware of the important contribution of animal health technologists and veterinary technicians to the health and well being of all animals; therefore be it

Resolved, The Executive Board of the Canadian Association of Animal Health Technologists and Technicians does hereby declare that beginning in 1994, the third week in October be designated National Veterinary Technician Week.

Adopted by the CAAHTT Executive Board 2004

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Plan and gear up to attend CVMA’s 2012 Convention in Montréal, Québec!

The CVMA has partnered with the Canadian Association of Animal Health Technologists and Technicians (CAAHTT). The whole veterinary team is invited to join the CVMA Convention to attend all scientific sessions and some wet labs. Please visit the CVMA website for additional information www.canadianveterinarians.net