veterinary technician

Education:

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

Tasks:

• Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery.
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian.
• Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
• May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties.
• Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry.
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals.
• Provide wound and bandage care.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive tasks.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Initiative.
• Organized.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.