Burrard Animal Hospital + Emergency is hiring
Veterinary Technician with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

On site

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Tasks

• Collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
• Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
• Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
• Counsel clients on animal health care
• Conduct and assist in laboratory research
• May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
• Provide wound and bandage care

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Versatility

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits