veterinary technician

Staples Animal Hospital; London; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in Ontario is seeking a dedicated veterinary technician to provide care for small animals. This role involves assisting veterinarians in surgeries, administering medications, and providing client education. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in veterinary technology and several years of experience in a fast-paced environment. If you are a team player with a passion for animal care, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Handle, restrain and care for animals during treatment and surgery.
• Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery.
• Counsel clients on animal health care.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Job description

• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Veterinary clinic
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• 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
• Provide estimate of costs
• Operate ultrasound imaging equipment to produce and record images
• Professionalism in customer service
• Administer medications
• Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia

Area of specialization

• Small animals
• Animal training
• Domestic animals / pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)

Security and safety

• Immunization records

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Fast-paced environment
• Walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?