Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College/CEGEP
- Animal health
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
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Veterinary clinic
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Animal hospital
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
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Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
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Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
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Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
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Conduct specialized procedures on animals such as animal identification and hoof trimming
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Counsel clients on animal health care
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Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
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Veterinary office management
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Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
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Provide wound and bandage care
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Repetitive tasks
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Work under pressure
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Physically demanding
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Judgement
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Organized
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Team player
Employment groups
Help -
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Youth
Who can apply to 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.