About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Veterinary clinic. Animal hospital. Tasks: Collect samples and perform other laboratory tests. Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery. Produce diagnostic radiographs. 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. Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals. Provide wound and bandage care. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Fast-paced environment. Walking. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Work under pressure. Other: Use of artificial intelligence. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Morning. Day. Weekend.