Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
Animal hospital
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
Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
Provide wound and bandage care
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Fast-paced environment
Walking
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Team player
Versatility
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week

Work setting

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