veterinary technician

Lakecity Animal Hospital Ltd.; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local animal care provider is seeking a Veterinary Technician in West Kelowna, BC. You will be responsible for laboratory tests, assisting in surgeries, and providing care to animals. This is a full-time position with a salary of $22.00 per hour. The ideal candidate has a college diploma and some experience in animal care. Applications are welcome from Canadian citizens and residents, with relocation costs covered by the employer.

Qualifications

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples and perform laboratory tests.
• Handle and care for animals undergoing treatment.
• Assist veterinarian before, during, and after surgery.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

College diploma or certificate from a 1-2 year program

Job description

Overview

Job title: veterinary technician

Employer: Lakecity Animal Hospital Ltd.

Location: Westbank, BC

Work location: On site

Advertised until: 2025-10-19

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

Qualifications

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• Work setting: Relocation costs covered by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Location and salary

• Location: Westbank, BC
• Salary: $22.00 HOURLY, 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Working hours: Morning, Day, Evening, Flexible hours
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 2

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

On site

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

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