Veterinary Technician - Oakville, Canada - Bronte Road Animal Hospital

Description

Veterinary Technician

We are a busy Oakville veterinary hospital looking for a positive, and compassionate person with strong interpersonal and communication skills, solid organizational skills, and a desire to work as part of a cohesive team.

We practice high quality medicine and surgery and provide exceptional patient and client care. We look forward to hearing from you


Hospital Tasks will include:

• Observe and participate where applicable with technical skills: venipuncture, IV placement, catheter, pain management and physical examinations.
• Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery.
• Cleaning and storing the surgical instruments when the procedure is over.
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian.
• Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
• Veterinary office management
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals.
• Provide wound and bandage care.
• Nail clipping
• Ear cleaning
• Maintaining general cleanliness of the hospital and restocking supplies

Requirements:

• A Veterinary Technician Diploma or equivalent experience
• At least 2 years of veterinary experience
• Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty
• Compassionate and nurturing attitude in providing care to clients and patients.
• Work effectively as a team player.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations.

Salary and benefits depends on previous working experience, education and knowledge.


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oakville, ON L6L 5W8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

- veterinary technician/ assisstant: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
One location