veterinary technician

Spall & Harvey Animal Hospital Inc. • Full-time • Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada • USD $ 29 / hour • 1m ago

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
Relocation costs covered by employer
Tasks
Collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
Produce diagnostic radiographs
Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
Counsel clients on animal health care
Conduct and assist in laboratory research
May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties
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 conditions and physical capabilities
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Fast-paced environment
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Physically demanding
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Organized
Team player
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week