veterinary technician
- 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
Animal hospital
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
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- 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
- Work Term : Temporary
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 32 to 40 hours per week
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