Position Title
Veterinary Technician
- Type: Full Time
- City: Prince George, BC
- Wage ($/hr): $21.00
- Employer Type: Business
- Published on: 2023-01-05
- Application Deadline: 2023-07-07
- Job ID: 137470123
- Job Category: Health Care
- Views: 25
- Retrieved on: 2023 May 29 02:43:19 AM EDT

Hart Family Veterinary Clinic
Job Description
Job Description
Position: Veterinarian Technician
Vacancies: 1
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Salary: CAD $21.00 per hour
Hours of work: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Over time could include some Saturdays and Sundays and on-call shifts. Overtime pay according to government regulations time and half.
Benefits: Extended Health Care including Dental and Vision care
Language: English
Education: Two- or three-year animal health/veterinary technology program
Experience: Three years experience or more in a similar veterinary technician position, with experience in animal emergencies, triaging cases and after care.
Qualifications and Experiences
∙Venipuncture
∙X-ray and interpretation
∙Abdominal and cardiac ultrasound and ultrasound interpretation
∙Guided ultrasound cytology/histology sample collection
∙Experience in surgical instruments preparation and sterilization
∙Experience in assisting veterinarian during surgeries
∙Experience in sedation, anesthesia, and monitoring patients during surgeries and in recovery
∙Experience in Veterinary Cytology
∙Experience in Veterinary dental prophylaxis
∙Experience handling cats, dogs in a safe manner
∙Experience with exotic animals considered and asset
∙Strong organizational skills
∙Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with colleagues and clients
∙Demonstrated mastery of the documentation required for admission, discharge, preparation of estimates and invoices, taking deposits and other general clerical tasks
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
∙Welcoming clients and answering questions their questions and escorting them to examination rooms
∙Ensuring that client communications are handled in a timely manner and if necessary, referred to the appropriate doctor or staff member
∙Maintains proper medical record keeping
∙General clerical tasks as required
∙Assists with the admission and discharge of patients
∙Communicates with clients as directed by the veterinarian or the technician and documents all communication in patient files
∙Being flexible to handle on-Call and over time shifts, including evenings and some Saturdays or
Sundays
∙Produce diagnostic radiographs and collect samples as required
∙Prepare and distribute animal medication and vaccinations under supervision of veterinarian
∙Responsible for set up and cleaning of the surgical suite, X-ray Room, and exam room
∙Assists with surgical procedures by prepping the patient, surgical suite, and instruments
∙Assists in sedation and anesthesia and restraining of patients so that the veterinarian can perform procedures effectively
∙Providing bandage care, rehabilitation, and nursing care for recovering animals
∙Counsel clients on animal health care
Required languages: English
Education level: College or University
Required skills: As Above
Closest intersection: Highway 97 and Austin Road