Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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
- Conduct and assist in laboratory research
- 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Registration by a provincial or territorial, or regional association as Registered Animal Health Technologist, Registered Veterinary Technician

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding

Personal suitability

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Versatility

Advantages

Other benefits

- Free parking available

📌 registered veterinary technician (RVT) (Toronto)
🏢 Dufferin Queen Animal Hospital This link will open in a new window
📍 Toronto