Forestry, Agriculture and Lands - Government of Newfoundland and LabradorThe Animal Health Technologist will assist farm animal veterinarians with surgeries, vaccinations, post-mortems, animal restraint, animal welfare inspections, and maintain veterinary diagnostic equipment including radiography system, ultrasounds, dental and surgical instruments. This position will complete procedures such as dehorning calves under the direction of veterinarians.This position will perform diagnostic laboratory testing such as hematology, blood chemistry and fecal flotation, and prepare samples for submission to external labs for further testing. The incumbent will conduct literature review of current pharmaceutical or biological products at the request of the veterinary staff. The incumbent will conduct field visits independently as directed by veterinarians.They will assist with information sharing as required; maintain records of samples, findings, analysis and diagnosis; compile monthly and annual reports; and perform statisticalanalysis. The incumbent will maintain regional pharmacy by ordering required products, price drugs, maintain inventory,



monitor expiration dates and dispense pharmaceuticals as prescribed by veterinarians; The position will assist with disease surveillance activities.Screening CriteriaCompletion of an Animal Health Technology programExperience in farm animal veterinary medicineRegistered Veterinary Technologist Certification (RVT)Assessment CriteriaKnowledge of veterinary medicineKnowledge of farm animal husbandryLarge animal handling and safety skillsData analysis skillsAbility to exchange informationAbility to manage time and tasksAbility to think criticallyAbility to collaborateProfessionalismConditions of OfferProof of Valid Class 5 Driver's LicenseConditions of AcceptanceAcknowledges requirement to physically handle animals, specimens, materials and equipment ranging 10-50 lbsAcknowledges requirement for performing work in the field as requiredWilling to accept travel (occasional)Willing to accept work on weekends and holidays (occasional)Information for ApplicantsFor more information about this opportunity please contact Dr. Beverly Dawe, Chief Veterinary Officer and Director, by phone at (709) 637-2042 or by email at [email protected].

📌 Animal Health Technologist (Musgravetown)
🏢 Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
📍 Musgravetown