veterinary technician

Spall & Harvey Animal Hospital Inc.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Kelowna is seeking a dedicated individual for a permanent role. Responsibilities include performing laboratory tests, administering treatments, and providing nursing care for animals. Candidates should have a college diploma and relevant experience. The work environment is fast-paced, and excellent communication skills are required. Relocation costs will be covered by the employer.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a veterinary or animal care setting.
• Ability to handle and care for animals during treatment.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples and perform laboratory tests.
• Administer medications and vaccines under the veterinarian's direction.
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

College certificate or diploma (1-2 years)

Job description

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Conduct and assist in laboratory research
• 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

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

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

Job Details

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