veterinary technician

Government of Canada; Corner Brook; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Corner Brook is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to work in a veterinary clinic. Responsibilities include collecting samples, assisting in surgeries, and providing care for animals. The ideal candidate has a college education and relevant registration. Benefits include health coverage, group insurance, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Experience working in a veterinary clinic is an asset.
• Immunization records and criminal record check are required.
• Eligible for professional liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples and perform laboratory tests.
• Handle and care for animals during treatment and surgery.
• Administer medications and vaccines under veterinarian's direction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP

Registration by a provincial or territorial association as Registered Animal Health Technologist

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Veterinary clinic

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties
• 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 Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Additional information Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Criminal record check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• 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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer