Veterinary Technician

Employment Information

  • Post ID: 129473457
  • Posted Date: Apr 18, 2024
  • Closing Date: Jul 4, 2024
  • Company: Vedder Mountain Veterinary Clinic
  • Category: Healthcare & Social Workers
  • Business Location:Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
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Job Details

  • Experience: 1 year - 2 years
  • Opening Positions: 2
  • Remuneration: $21.00 per hour / 40 hours per week
  • Commencement Date: As soon as possible
  • Education: College certificate or diploma more than 2 years
  • How to apply: email to [email protected]

Job Description

Tasks

  • Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
  • 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
  • Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)