- College/CEGEP
- Veterinary/animal health technology/technician and veterinary assistant
EXPERIENCE
7 months to less than 1 year
ON SITE
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
WORK SETTING
- Animal hospital
RESPONSIBILITIES
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
- Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
- Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
- Provide wound and bandage care
CREDENTIALS
CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES
- Registration by a provincial or territorial, or regional association as Registered Animal Health Technologist, Registered Veterinary Technician
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION
AREA OF WORK EXPERIENCE
- Teaching
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION
- Small animals
- Intensive care
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Fast-paced environment
- Walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Productive interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Versatility
BENEFITS
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
FINANCIAL BENEFITS
- As per collective agreement
LONG TERM BENEFITS
- Long-term care insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
OTHER BENEFITS
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- On-site recreation and activities
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program