Animal Health Technician
Job details:
Location
60006 RR34
Barrhead, AB
T7N 1N2
Salary $23.50 / Hour
Vacancies 1 Vacancy
Terms of employment Permanent, Full time 40 Hours / Week
Start date As soon as possible
Employment conditions: Day
Job requirements:
Languages
English
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years
Security and Safety
Bondable
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Fast-paced environment, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Ability to distinguish between colours, Work under pressure, Physically demanding
Personal Suitability:
Client focus, Organized, Judgement, Flexibility, Excellent oral communication, Effective interpersonal skills, Accurate, Excellent written communication, Initiative, Team player
Specific Skills:
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, Conduct specialized procedures on animals such as animal identification and hoof trimming, Counsel clients on animal health care, Conduct and assist in laboratory research, Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests, Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals, Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry, Provide wound and bandage care
Work Setting:
Veterinary clinic
How to apply:
By email
By fax
780-674-2679
By mail
60006 RR34
Barrhead, AB
T7N 1N2