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veterinary technician

Pets People Practice Nova Scotia Inc. • Full-time • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada • USD $ 19 - USD $ 32 / hour • 3w ago

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 30 to 44 hours per week
Education:
Expérience:
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Work setting
Relocation costs covered by employer
Veterinary clinic
Animal hospital
Willing to relocate
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
Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in individual animals, herds and flocks through physical examinations or laboratory tests
Advise clients on feeding, housing, behaviour, breeding, hygiene and general care of animals
Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Registration by a provincial or territorial, or regional association as Registered Animal Health Technologist, Registered Veterinary Technician
Area of specialization
Small animals
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Handling heavy loads
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Fast-paced environment
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Ability to distinguish between colours
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
Accurate
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Team player
Dependability
Values and ethics
Reliability
Screening questions
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)