Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Organized

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Work Setting Veterinary clinic; Animal hospital

Area of Specialization

Small animals; Exotic animals; Emergency care; Animal dentistry; Animal training

Additional Skills

Supervise technicians, assistants, students or interns, staff or volunteers

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 5 years or more

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Languages English