Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 33 to 40 hours per week
Education: College/CEGEP
Experience: Experience an asset
Work setting
Veterinary clinic
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
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
Security and safety
Immunization records
Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Handling heavy loads
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Fast-paced environment
Walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Ability to distinguish between colours
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
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Life insurance
Other benefits
Free parking available
Team building opportunities

Work setting

Tasks

Area of specialization

Security and safety

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Personal suitability

Screening questions

Health benefits

Financial benefits

Other benefits

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