technician, veterinary

Vic west Pet Hospital; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local veterinary clinic in Victoria is seeking a dedicated animal care technician to assist veterinarians during surgeries and provide care to animals. Responsibilities include administering medications, performing office management tasks, and counseling clients on animal health. Ideal candidates have a college diploma and some experience in veterinary settings. This is a permanent full-time position with health benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a veterinary setting.
• Hands-on ability to handle, restrain, and care for animals.
• Proficient in administering medications and vaccines.

Responsibilities

• Handle, restrain, and care for animals undergoing treatment.
• Assist veterinarian during and after surgery.
• Prepare and administer medications under direction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Team player

Education

College or CEGEP certificate or diploma

Job description

Qualifications

• 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

Work setting

• Veterinary clinic
• Animal hospital

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
• 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

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

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 40 hours per week