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

Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods

Work Setting Animal hospital

Area of Specialization Emergency care

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 specialized procedures on animals such as animal identification and hoof trimming; Conduct and assist in laboratory research; Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery; Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals; Provide wound and bandage care; Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry

Experience Experience an asset

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

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

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Languages English