Veterinary Technicians (NOC: 3213)

<p>Title: Veterinary Technicians (NOC: 3213)<br>Employer: King Hopkins Pet Hospital, 120 Hopkins Street, Whitby, ON, L1N 2B7<br>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.khpethospital.ca">www.khpethospital.ca</a><br>Number of Positions: Two (2)<br>Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Overtime, Day<br>Salary: $21.00 to $24.00 per hour depending on experience.<br>Number of Hours Per Week: Minimum 40 hours per week with potential of overtime<br>Benefits: Disability, Health Benefits, Ontario Registered Veterinary Technician, 3 weeks’ paid<br>vacation<br>Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible<br>Location: King Hopkins Pet Hospital, 120 Hopkins Street, Whitby, ON, L1N 2B7<br>Skill Requirements<br>Education: Degree in Veterinary Medicine is required<br>Credentials (certificates, licenses, memberships, courses, etc.): Ontario Registered<br>Veterinary Technician, Emergency medicine experience preferred.<br>Experience: 12 months’ experience of emergency veterinarian medicine is desirable.<br>Languages: Fluent English<br>Major Work Area: Emergency Veterinarian Medicine<br>Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)<br>Specific Skills:<br> Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals<br> Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery<br> Produce radiographs, collect, and analyze samples and perform other laboratory tests to<br>assist in diagnosis of animal health problems<br> Assist veterinarian with animals before, during and following surgery by preparing<br>surgical equipment, administering, and monitoring anaesthetics and cleaning up after<br>surgery<br> Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of a veterinarian<br> Administer treatments as prescribed by a veterinarian<br> Provide wound and bandage care<br> Conduct specialized procedures such as animal identification and hoof trimming<br> Educate and advise clients on animal health care including nutrition and home care<br> Assist in laboratory research<br> Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry<br> Maintain accurate record keeping through our computerized Avimark Software system<br>Additional Skills: Attention to detail, excellent communication skills and record keeping<br>Work Site Environment: Animal Hospital<br>Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation<br></p>