Government of Canada - Central
veterinary technician
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Job Description
- Req#: 43867303
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
- Veterinary clinic
- Willing to relocate
- Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
- 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
- Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
- Provide wound and bandage care
- Provide estimate of costs
- Operate ultrasound imaging equipment to produce and record images
- Professionalism in customer service
- Administer medications
- Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia
- Animal dentistry
- Small animals
- Emergency care
- Animal training
- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
- Immunization records
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
About the company
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
Animal specialization
Additional information
Security and safety
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Personal suitability
Benefits
Health benefits
Other benefits
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