veterinary technician

Additional Information

• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

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 and assist in laboratory research
• Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
• Provide wound and bandage care

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration by a provincial or territorial, or regional association as Registered Animal Health Technologist, Registered Veterinary Technician

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week