veterinarian assistant

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Veterinary / animal health technology / technician and veterinary assistant

Work setting

• Veterinary clinic
• Animal hospital

Tasks

• Collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
• Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
• Prevent and treat lameness by hoof trimming
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
• Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
• Counsel clients on animal health care
• Conduct and assist in laboratory research
• 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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Temporaire
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 120 to 160 hours per month