registered veterinary technician

2 weeks ago

Wolfville, Canada Wolfville Animal Hospital Full time
  • Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
  • Experience: Experience an assetWork setting
  • Veterinary clinic
  • Animal hospitalTasks
  • Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
  • Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
  • Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
  • Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
  • Counsel clients on animal health care
  • Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
  • Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
  • Provide wound and bandage careCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
  • Registration by a provincial or territorial, or regional association as Registered Animal Health Technologist, Registered Veterinary TechnicianWork conditions and physical capabilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Work under pressurePersonal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Team playerScreening questions
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?Health benefits
  • Health care planOther benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week

  • registered veterinary technician

    5 days ago

    Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada Wolfville Animal Hospital Full time

    Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificateExperience: Experience an assetWork settingVeterinary clinicAnimal hospitalTasksHandle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgeryAssist veterinarian before, during and after surgeryPrepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarianAdminister treatments as...