Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 32 hours per week Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years 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 workplace 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 Do you have experience working in this field? 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