veterinary technician

Additional Information

• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: Experience an asset

Tasks

• Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
• Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
• Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
• Conduct specialized procedures on animals such as animal identification and hoof trimming
• Counsel clients on animal health care
• Conduct and assist in laboratory research
• Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
• Veterinary office management
• Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
• Provide wound and bandage care
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week