Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College/CEGEP

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

- Veterinary clinic

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
- 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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Work under pressure

Personal suitability

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Versatility

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Health care plan

Financial benefits

- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other advantages

- Other benefits

📌 registered veterinary technician (RVT) (Okotoks)
🏢 Big Rock Animal Clinic This link will open in a new window
📍 Okotoks