technician, veterinary

Canada West Veterinary Specialists and Critical Care Hospital; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care facility in Metro Vancouver is looking for an experienced individual to join their team. The role involves handling and caring for animals undergoing treatment and surgery, assisting veterinarians, and providing essential nursing care. This permanent position requires a college diploma and relevant experience, with responsibilities that demand both physical and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals.
• Provide wound and bandage care.

Job description

Overview

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Animal hospital

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
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
• Provide wound and bandage care

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

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

Employment terms

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week