Veterinary Technician

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Veterinary clinic
**Tasks**:

- 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
- Conduct and assist in laboratory research
- Veterinary office management
- Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
- Provide wound and bandage care
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods
- Work under pressure
**Health benefits**:

- Health care plan
- Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 hours per week