veterinary technician

Government of Canada; King; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Ontario is seeking a veterinary assistant to provide support in animal care, including performing laboratory tests and assisting during surgeries. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience and strong communication skills. This is an on-site position with no remote work options, offering health benefits such as dental and health care plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in veterinary assistant or animal health.
• Ability to perform detailed laboratory tests and administer treatments.
• Excellent communication skills for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples and perform other laboratory tests.
• Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery.
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals.

Skills

Animal handling

Patient care

Communication

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
• 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
• Counsel clients on animal health care
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
• Provide wound and bandage care

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
• 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

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits