Veterinary technician
- Vancouver, BC, V5W 2Z4, Canada
On-site
From $38.5 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- From $38.5 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- On-site
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Location Vancouver, BCV5W 2Z4
- Work location On site
- Salary$38.50HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- To be determined
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3639019
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Veterinary clinic
Responsibilities
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
- 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
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player