- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: Experience an asset
Work setting
Veterinary clinic
Tasks
Collect samples and perform other laboratory testsHandle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgeryProduce 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 careMay 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 care
Area of specialization
Small animals
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Handling heavy loadsManual dexterityAttention to detailHand-eye co-ordinationFast-paced environmentWalkingStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingCombination of sitting, standing, walkingAbility to distinguish between coloursRepetitive tasksWork under pressurePhysically demanding
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
AccurateClient focusEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationFlexibilityInitiativeJudgementOrganizedTeam playerVersatility
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
EveningFlexible hoursMorning
Employment terms options
DayWeekendOvertime available
Health benefits
Dental planDisability benefitsHealth care planParamedical services coverageVision care benefits
Other benefits
Other benefits
