Veterinary Technician (2 vacancies)

 

Terms of employment:

Permanent, Full Time

 

Salary:
$23.00 Hourly, for 40.00 Hours per week

 

Anticipated Start Date:

As soon as possible

 

Position Number:

2

 

Location:

1691 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5N 2S2

 

Education:

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

Experience:
At least 2 years 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:

Nirbhau Enterprises Inc. DBA Trout Lake Animal Hospital

1691 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5N 2S2

Mailing address:

7606 Cumberland St, Burnaby, V3N 3X8