technician, veterinary

Government of Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Victoria is seeking qualified individuals for a veterinary role. Key responsibilities include assisting in surgeries, administering treatments, and providing care to animals. Candidates should have a relevant college diploma and strong interpersonal skills. This position requires on-site work with no remote option and offers health benefits including dental and vision care.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Handling, restraining, and caring for animals undergoing treatment and surgery.
• Assisting veterinarian before, during, and after surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under the direction of a veterinarian.
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals.
• Administer treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

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

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work setting

• Veterinary clinic
• Animal hospital

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
• Identify livestock
• Counsel clients on animal health care
• May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
• Provide wound and bandage care

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits