Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
Experience an asset
Work setting
- Animal shelter
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
- Conduct specialized procedures on animals such as animal identification and hoof trimming
- Counsel clients on animal health care
- Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
- Provide wound and bandage care
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
