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We are a busy, growing four doctor hospital that values initiative, a positive outlook, the ability to multi-task, diligence and dedication to a job well done. We are excited to be moving the hospital and growing our focus on fear free, low stress handling and cat friendly initiatives. Our wages are competitive and commensurate with experience. We offer an interesting and challenging work environment, room for advancement and growth, a health and dental package to full-time employees, paid SAVT or other association dues, as well as continuing education, uniform allowance and subsidized pet care.
Requirements:
*Experience in a veterinary hospital is preferred. On-going training to our specifications will be offered to any successful applicant.
*Strong HR, written and oral communication skills, and interpersonal skills are needed
*Ability to multitask and thrive in a busy, client service driven environment
*Clinic hours are 7 am to 7 pm, 6 days per week; shifts are 8 hours with a 1 hour lunch break. A flexible schedule is necessary; the availability to perform some weekend and early
evening work is a requirement.
*Demonstrated competency in veterinary practice management software, MS Office Suite, POS systems and cash flow management
*Applicants must complete a formal application form, conduct an oral interview, pass a reference check and perform a "Working Interview" before the hiring process can be finalized.
Thank you all for your interest in EAH.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Registered animal technician
- Registration by a provincial or territorial, or regional association as Registered Animal Health Technologist, Registered Veterinary Technician
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
- Conduct specialized procedures on animals such as animal identification and hoof trimming
- Conduct and assist in laboratory research
- Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
Work Setting
- Veterinary clinic
- Teaching facility
- Animal hospital
Area Of Specialization
- Exotic animals
- Emergency care
- Drug studies
- Animal dentistry
- Animal training