Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

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Veterinary clinic Animal hospital

Tasks

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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 Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals Provide wound and bandage care

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Handling heavy loads Manual dexterity Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Fast-paced environment Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Work under pressure Physically demanding

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? Do you live near the job location?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Life insurance

Other benefits

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Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer Team building opportunities * Variable or compressed work week