Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 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?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer
• Travel insurance