Education:
Expérience:
Education
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
or equivalent experience
Work setting
Veterinary clinic
Tasks
Collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
Prevent and treat lameness by hoof trimming
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
Identify livestock
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
Area of specialization
Small animals
Large animals
Emergency care
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Handling heavy loads
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Fast-paced environment
Walking
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Ability to distinguish between colours
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Experience
Experience an asset
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 40 hours per week

Education

Work setting