Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
- Specific Skills
- Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian; Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests; Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian; Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery; Counsel clients on animal health care; Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery; Administer medications; Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals; Provide wound and bandage care; Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia; Determine nutritional needs of patients and plan, implement and evaluate normal and therapeutic menus to maintain and enhance general health
- Additional Skills
- Provide estimate of costs; Professionalism in customer service
- Animal Specializations
- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
- Area of Specialization
- Small animals; Emergency care; Animal dentistry; Animal training
- Work Setting
- Veterinary clinic
- Security and Safety
- Immunization records
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Work Location Information
- Willing to relocate; Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Product Inspection Experience
- Animal food
- Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement; Organized
Employment groups
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This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Apprentices, Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Students, Veterans, Visible minorities
Advertised until
2021-02-07
Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.