Government of Canada - Central

veterinary technician


Pay22.00 / hour
LocationLondon/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 43867303

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
      • or equivalent experience

      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

      • Veterinary clinic
      • Willing to relocate

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • 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

      Experience and specialization

      Area of specialization

      • Animal dentistry
      • Small animals
      • Emergency care
      • Animal training

      Animal specialization

      • Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Immunization records

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • 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

      Personal suitability

      • Client focus
      • Efficient interpersonal skills
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Excellent written communication
      • Flexibility
      • Initiative
      • Judgement
      • Organized
      • Team player

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Disability benefits
      • Health care plan
      • Vision care benefits

      Other benefits

      • Free parking available
      • Other benefits
      • Team building opportunities
      • Parking available
  • About the company

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