Kirkton Veterinary Clinic (Kirkton, ON) and is a mixed animal practice offering a full range of bovine and small animal services, including preventative medicine, client education, emergency medicine and surgery, diagnostics, herd health and embryo transfer. We are currently seeking a full time Veterinary Technician to join our team to undertake duties in all aspects of the clinic including surgery, laboratory, diagnostics, reception/client communication and running appointments.
Job Responsibilities and Duties include:
Veterinary office management
Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
Produce radiographs, collect and analyse samples and perform other laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis of animal health problems
Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of a veterinarian
Administer treatments as prescribed by a veterinarian
Provide wound and bandage care
Counsel clients on animal health care
Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
Minimum requirements
– College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1-2 years
– 2-3 years of related experience
Youth, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to Canada (including Asylum claimants with valid work permits) are welcomed to apply.
Hours of Work & Remuneration
Wage: $25.00/hr exclusive of benefits.
Hours: Full time, approximately 40 hours per week; Overtime after 40 hours at a rate of 1.5%
Benefits: After the successful completion of a probationary period, the successful candidate will be eligible for a Health Care Spending Account and a Pet Care Spending Account
Job location: 1911 Mary St, Kirkton, ON N0K 1K0
Language of Work: English
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