About this role
Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Work setting: Veterinary clinic. Relocation costs not covered by employer. 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. May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties. Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry. Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals. Provide wound and bandage care. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Registration by a provincial or territorial, or regional association as Registered Animal Health Technologist, Registered Veterinary Technician. Area of specialization: Small animals. Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Handling heavy loads. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Fast-paced environment. Walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Ability to distinguish between colours. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Team player. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you live near the job location?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Pension plan. Other benefits: Free parking available. Other benefits.