Veterinary technician Jobs in North York, ON

Responsibilities

• Organizes and directs the daily clinic / shelter operations' activities.
• Monitors activities to ensure all scheduled treatments are performed and keeps veterinarian / manager informed.
• Oversees and participates in daily care of animals including feeding, watering, grooming and maintaining sanitary conditions in the clinic / shelter.
• Assigns work, trains, instructs, and provides direction to staff in clinic / shelter operations in accordance with polices / procedures while providing updates to veterinarian or manager.
• Assists veterinarians and performs treatments, surgical and dental procedures, including dental x-rays.
• Coordinates and / or participates in events, projects, outreach (i.e. Priority Neighbourhoods), volunteer and foster programs related to Animal Services.
• Calculates dosages and administers anesthesia to surgical patients per anesthetic protocol, under direction of attending veterinarian.
• Triages patients / animals as they are admitted to the clinic / shelter using humane handling and restraint techniques on all patients / animals. Coordinates pickup and delivery of animals to / from external veterinary clinics.
• Oversees and participates in physical and behavioural assessments of animals. Performs cursory examinations on animals upon intake.
• Identifies and reports animal health concerns to attending veterinarian or manager .
• Monitors patients / animals especially during anesthesia and recovery and when receiving treatment due to illness or injury.
• Inputs and maintains accurate patient / animal records, and all necessary drug and surgery logs in accordance with the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO) regulations and division / section policies and procedures, including Driver's Collision / Incident Report.
• Obtains identification information by examining animals and records information including breed, sex, age, markings etc. into the database.
• Maintains, operates, and monitors work location equipment such as industrial dish washer, anesthetic machine and a pathological incinerator to ensure they are in a state of good repair and addresses operation maintenance deficiencies; conducts inventory reviews of medical and surgical supplies and other assets records and places orders as required.
• Maintains current in knowledge of emergency drugs and protocol.
• Administers vaccinations, diagnostic tests, medications and treatments to patients / animals and or humane euthanasia as directed by attending veterinarian.
• Collects and prepares biological samples, such as blood, feces, urine and hair / skin specimens, for external laboratory testing, culture or microscopic examination.
• Performs routine internal laboratory procedures such as fecal floatation exams and skin scraping, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
• Instructs and trains all staff and volunteers in clinic / shelter operations in accordance with policies / procedures while maintaining a positive team environment; and provides updates on work performed to veterinarian or shelter supervisor.
• Reports problems to veterinarian or manager as per policies and standard operating procedures.
• Assists in the development of operating policies and procedures.
• Provides in-person, telephone and email client services and answers questions to ensure good customer service to members of the public, community partners and other staff.
• Completes written reports and forms as required, including providing statistical information concerning tasks completed, staff issues, accident / incident reports, etc.
• Promotes responsible pet ownership through the delivery of Animal Services programs and initiatives.
• Provides assistance to associate staff and volunteers to promote the development of skills.
• Follows health and safety regulations and protocols to ensure all equipment and work areas are maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Follows policies and procedures to ensure quality service to clients.
• Collaborates with volunteers and staff to encourage a team environment.
• Maintains City records and other information in the appropriate data management systems while maintaining confidentiality related to personal information and Animal Services.
• Attends training relevant to the job duties.
• Provides services including animal intake, claims, searches, adoptions, registrations, etc., including handling of receipt transactions.
• Prepares and reviews all invoices to ensure they are correct and posted as per standard operating procedures.
• Drives mobile clinic, as required, to perform duties at various sites.
• Performs work and represents the division / section in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner.

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