registered veterinary technician (RVT)

Government of Canada; Sydney; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government organization is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician in Sydney, Canada. The role involves providing care for animals in a veterinary clinic and performing laboratory tests. Candidates must have a college education and registration with a professional association. Benefits include health care plans, dental, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Variable or compressed work week

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working in a veterinary or animal care setting.
• Registration with a relevant professional association.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples and perform laboratory tests.
• Assist veterinarian with procedures and surgery.
• Counsel clients on animal health care.

Skills

Animal handling

Laboratory tests

Client counseling

Attention to detail

Education

College/CEGEP

Registration as Registered Animal Health Technologist

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Veterinary clinic
• Animal hospital

Responsibilities

• 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

Credentials

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

Additional information

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

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