Veterinary Technician

Education:

- Expérience:
**Education**:

- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Veterinary/animal health technology/technician and veterinary assistant
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Veterinary clinic
- Animal hospital
**Tasks**:

- Collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
- 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
- May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties
- Provide wound and bandage care
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Team player
**Experience**:

- 1 year to less than 2 years
**Other benefits**:

- Parking available
- Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
- Langue de travail: Anglais
- Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week