veterinary technician

Government of Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Halifax is looking for a Registered Animal Health Technologist. The role involves handling and caring for animals, assisting veterinarians during surgeries, and performing various laboratory tests. Candidates must have a college diploma and be registered in their field. The position is on-site and requires physical stamina along with a keen attention to detail. Benefits include health care and retirement savings plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Registration as Registered Animal Health Technologist or Registered Veterinary Technician required.
• Experience with small animals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples and perform laboratory tests.
• Handle and care for animals during treatment.
• Assist veterinarian during surgeries.

Skills

Animal handling

Laboratory tests

Veterinary procedures

Client counseling

Education

College diploma or certificate (1-2 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 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

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Veterinary clinic
• Animal hospital
• Willing to relocate

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
• Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
• Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in individual animals, herds and flocks through physical examinations or laboratory tests
• Advise clients on feeding, housing, behaviour, breeding, hygiene and general care of animals
• Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization Area of specialization

• Small animals

Additional information 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
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player
• Dependability
• Values and ethics
• Reliability

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)