- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Work setting
Veterinary clinicAnimal hospital
Tasks
Collect samples and perform other laboratory testsHandle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgeryPrevent and treat lameness by hoof trimmingProduce diagnostic radiographsAssist veterinarian before, during and after surgeryPrepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarianAdminister treatments as prescribed by veterinarianCounsel clients on animal health careConduct and assist in laboratory researchMay perform a variety of office management and clerical dutiesPerform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistryProvide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animalsProvide wound and bandage careConduct quality controlAdvise clients on feeding, housing, behaviour, breeding, hygiene and general care of animals
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Registration by a provincial or territorial, or regional association as Registered Animal Health Technologist, Registered Veterinary Technician
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
