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