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
- Rapid-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 BENEFITS

- Other benefits

📌 Registered veterinary technician (Okotoks)
🏢 Big Rock Animal Clinic
📍 Okotoks