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Technician required IMMEDIATELY for a busy 1 veterinarian, mixed practice. Applicants must be: Team players, communicate well with clients and co-workers, outgoing, energetic and enjoy working with people and animals. Duties would include radiology, anesthesiology, lab work (with in house vet scan and ABC machines), client education and patient care. Yorkton is a moderate sized city with all the amenities of a larger centre but the hometown feel of a smaller community. Many opportunities exist for spousal employment. Wage is based on experience. Licensing, CE, staff discounts and health benefits are available. Applicant MUST be a graduate of a Veterinary Technology Course and have written and passed VTNE exam (or soon to write the exam). New and upcoming graduates are encouraged to apply.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Specific Skills
- Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
- Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
- Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
- Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
- Counsel clients on animal health care
- Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
Work Setting
- Veterinary clinic
- Animal hospital
Area Of Specialization
- Small animals
- Large animals
- Animal dentistry
- Animal training