Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement; Organized

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Setting Veterinary clinic

Area of Specialization Large animals

Specific Skills

Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian; Veterinary office management; Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests; Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian; Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery; Counsel clients on animal health care; Conduct and assist in laboratory research; Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery; Provide wound and bandage care

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Registration by a provincial or territorial, or regional association as Registered Animal Health Technologist, Registered Veterinary Technician

Education Bachelor's degreeor equivalent experience

Languages English