Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work Setting
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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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
Experience and Specialization
Area of Specialization
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Animal dentistry
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Small animals
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Large animals
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Emergency care
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Drug studies
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Animal training
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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Fast-paced environment
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Walking
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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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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Accurate
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Client focus
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Effective interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Organized
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Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
Long term benefits
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, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, Visible minorities, Youth
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
Advertised until
2022-07-26