Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
- or equivalent experience
- Animal Sciences, General
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work Setting
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Veterinary clinic
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
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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Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
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Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
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Provide wound and bandage care
Credentials
Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses
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Registration by a provincial or territorial, or regional association as Registered Animal Health Technologist, Registered Veterinary Technician
Experience and Specialization
Area of Specialization
Additional Information
Security and Safety
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
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Handling heavy loads
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Manual dexterity
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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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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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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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Judgement
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Organized
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Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Long term benefits
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Group insurance benefits
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Life insurance
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Other benefits
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Pension plan
Other benefits
Additional requirements
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is your current field of study?
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, Veterans, Visible minorities, Youth
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2022-08-27