Veterinary technician – British Columbia
Job Description
Posted on February 23, 2024 by Employer details Thunderbird Animal Hospital
Job details
- Location Langley, BC
- Salary 26.00 to 28.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent
- employment Full time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies1 vacancy
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
Experience
Experience an asset
Work setting
- Animal hospital
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
- Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
- Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
- Counsel clients on animal health care
- Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
- Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Manual dexterity
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
Employment groups Help – Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Youth
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.