Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
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Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
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Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
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Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
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Identify livestock
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Counsel clients on animal health care
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Conduct and assist in laboratory research
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May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties
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Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
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Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
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Provide wound and bandage care
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Registration by a provincial or territorial, or regional association as Registered Animal Health Technologist, Registered Veterinary Technician
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Handling heavy loads
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Manual dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Fast-paced environment
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Walking
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Repetitive tasks
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Work under pressure
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Physically demanding
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
- Indigenous people
- Persons with disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Mature workers
- Veterans
- Visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.