veterinary technician

King Animal Hospital; King City; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in King City is looking for an experienced veterinary technician. The role includes collecting samples, assisting during surgeries, and providing animal care. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of experience and is skilled in client communication. This is a permanent position requiring 30 to 44 hours per week, offering various health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Life insurance

Night shift premium

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a veterinary environment.
• Ability to handle and care for animals during treatment and surgery.
• Knowledge of administering medications and vaccines.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples and perform laboratory tests.
• Assist veterinarian before, during, and after surgery.
• Counsel clients on animal health care.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Client focus

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Education

College / CEGEP

Job description

Education

• College / CEGEP

Experience

• 5 years or more

Responsibilities

• 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

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

Job details

• Durée de l\'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 44 hours per week