Health benefits

Health care plan; Disability benefits; Dental plan

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement

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

Health benefits

Health care plan, Disability benefits, Dental plan

Experience 1 to less than 7 months

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

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

Education

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

Languages English