veterinary technician

DOUGLAS BOECKH, SUSAN JAVINSKY CONSOLIDATED CAT HOSPITAL
ON, CA
$20-$30 an hour
Temporary
Full-time
  • Work Term : Temporary
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 32 to 40 hours per week
  • Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • Veterinary clinic
  • Animal hospital
  • Willing to relocate

Tasks

  • Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
  • Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
  • Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
  • Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
  • Counsel clients on animal health care
  • Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
  • Provide wound and bandage care

Area of specialization

  • Animal dentistry
  • Small animals
  • Emergency care

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Handling heavy loads
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

  • Transportation provided by employer
  • Travel insurance
  • 30+ days ago
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