Veterinary technician

Now hiring: Veterinary technician at Kirkton Veterinary Clinic in Kirkton, ON. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. Terms of employment: Permanent employment or Full time. Shift timings include: Day, Weekend, Overtime available.

Job Description

• The candidate must collect samples and perform other laboratory tests.
• The candidate must handle, restrain, and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery.
• The candidate must produce diagnostic radiographs.
• The candidate must assist veterinarians before, during, and after surgery.
• The candidate must prepare and administer medications and vaccines under the direction of a veterinarian.
• The candidate must administer treatments as prescribed by a veterinarian.
• The candidate must counsel clients on animal health care.
• The candidate may perform a variety of office management and clerical duties.
• The candidate must perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry.
• The candidate must provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals.
• The candidate must provide wound and bandage care.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in a veterinary clinic to provide care and treatment for animals, assist veterinary staff, and support daily operations of the facility.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive a Bonus, which is money given to an employee in addition to their salary as a reward for good performance.
• The candidate will receive mileage reimbursement.
• The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

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