Veterinary Technician (1 vacancy)

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Description

Terms of employment:

Permanent, Full Time

Salary:

$24.00 Hourly, for 40.00 Hours per week

Anticipated Start Date:

As soon as possible

Position Number:

1

Location:

#105 – 1788 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6J 1Y1

Education:

Completion of a two- or three-year animal health/veterinary technology college program is required.

Experience:

At least one year of experience required

Languages:

Written and Spoken English is required.

Duties:

– Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals

– Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery

– Produce radiographs, collect and analyze samples and perform other laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis of animal health problems

– Assist veterinarian with animals before, during and following surgery by preparing surgical equipment, administering and monitoring anesthetics and cleaning up after surgery

– Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of a veterinarian

– Administer treatments as prescribed by a veterinarian

– Provide wound and bandage care

– Conduct specialized procedures such as animal identification and hoof trimming

– Educate and advise clients on animal health care including nutrition and home care

– Assist in laboratory research

– Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry

– May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties.

Employer:

Burrard Animal Hospital and Emergency Ltd

DBA Burrard Animal Hospital + Emergency

Address: 105, 1788 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y1

How to Apply

Job Categories: Health Care. Job Types: Full-Time.

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