Veterinary Technician

First Nations Jobs Online; Perth South; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Spending Account

Pet Care Spending Account

Job summary

Kirkton Veterinary Clinic in Kirkton, Ontario, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join a mixed animal practice. The role covers surgery, laboratory work, diagnostics, reception, and running appointments in a busy clinic setting.

The candidate should have a college-level veterinary diploma (1–2 years) and 2–3 years of related experience. English language required; wage is $25.00/hr with benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1-2 years.
• 2-3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery.
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals.
• Produce radiographs and collect/analyze samples for diagnostics.
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under supervision.
• Counsel clients on animal health care and routine dentistry.
• Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Radiography

Lab testing

Nursing care

Client communication

Education

Vet Technician diploma / college

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Position – Veterinary Technician

Kirkton Veterinary Clinic (Kirkton, ON) and is a mixed animal practice offering a full range of bovine and small animal services, including preventative medicine, client education, emergency medicine and surgery, diagnostics, herd health and embryo transfer. We are currently seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our team to undertake duties in all aspects of the clinic including surgery, laboratory, diagnostics, reception/client communication and running appointments.

Job Responsibilities and Duties include:

• Veterinary office management
• Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
• Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
• Produce radiographs, collect and analyse samples and perform other laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis of animal health problems
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of a veterinarian
• Administer treatments as prescribed by a veterinarian
• Provide wound and bandage care
• Counsel clients on animal health care
• Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry

Minimum requirements

• – College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1-2 years
• – 2-3 years of related experience

Youth, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to Canada (including Asylum claimants with valid work permits) are welcomed to apply.

Hours of Work & Remuneration

Wage: $25.00/hr exclusive of benefits.

Hours: Full time, approximately 40 hours per week; Overtime after 40 hours at a rate of 1.5%

Benefits: After the successful completion of a probationary period, the successful candidate will be eligible for a Health Care Spending Account and a Pet Care Spending Account

Job location: 1911 Mary St, Kirkton, ON N0K 1K0

Language of Work: English