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Join Our Team as a Veterinary Technician!

Are you passionate about animal care and looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners? The Animal Health Centre is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Veterinary Technician to join our dynamic team in beautiful Corner Brook, NL. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a love for animals, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to our furry patients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collecting samples and performing laboratory tests
• Handling, restraining, and caring for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
• Producing diagnostic radiographs
• Assisting veterinarians before, during, and after surgical procedures
• Preparing and administering medications and vaccines under the veterinarian's direction
• Counseling clients on animal health care
• Performing routine animal dental procedures
• Providing nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
• Administering treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian
• Providing wound and bandage care

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: Experience is an asset

Qualifications

We require the following certifications and qualifications:

• Registration by a provincial or territorial, or regional association as a Registered Animal Health Technologist or Registered Veterinary Technician
• Immunization records
• Criminal record check
• Eligibility for professional liability insurance

Work Environment

You will be working in a veterinary clinic, where you will need to be prepared for:

• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Working in a fast-paced environment
• Physical demands including walking, standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, and kneeling
• Repetitive tasks and working under pressure

Personal Attributes

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Client-focused with excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible, organized, and a team player
• Possessing strong judgment and initiative

Benefits of Joining Us

At the Animal Health Centre, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other Benefits

• Learning and training paid by the employer

Salary

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $18.50 to $27.00 hourly (to be negotiated).

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are excited about the opportunity to work with animals and contribute to their health and well-being, we encourage you to apply! Join us at the Animal Health Centre and be part of a team that truly cares.

Application Screening Questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.