veterinary technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Remote or mobile

Responsibilities

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
• Counsel clients on animal health care
• May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
• Provide wound and bandage care
• Clip animal nails
• Clean animal ears
• Bathe and shampoo animals
• Perform animal grooming activities

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Exotic animals
• Small animals
• Large animals
• Emergency care

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities