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Join Our Team as a Veterinary Technician!

Company: Pets People Practice Nova Scotia Inc.

Job Category: Healthcare

Location: Beechville, NS

Salary: $19.80 to $32.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

About the Job

Are you passionate about animal care and looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners? At Pets People Practice Nova Scotia Inc., we are seeking a dedicated and skilled Veterinary Technician to join our dynamic team. This is a permanent position offering between 30 to 44 hours of work per week in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a vital role in our clinic and animal hospital. Your tasks 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 surgery
• Preparing and administering medications and vaccines under the direction of a veterinarian
• Administering treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian
• Counseling clients on animal health care
• Performing routine animal dental procedures and assisting with animal dentistry
• Providing nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
• Diagnosing diseases or abnormal conditions through physical examinations or laboratory tests
• Advising clients on feeding, housing, behavior, breeding, hygiene, and general care of animals
• Providing a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry, and euthanasia

Requirements

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years
• Experience: 1 to less than 2 years
• Certificates: Registration by a provincial or territorial, or regional association as Registered Animal Health Technologist or Registered Veterinary Technician

Work Setting

• Relocation costs covered by the employer
• Veterinary clinic
• Animal hospital
• Willingness to relocate is required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, and kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Ability to distinguish between colors and perform repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure in a physically demanding role

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Accurate and dependable
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Flexible, with strong initiative and judgment
• A true team player who values ethics and reliability

Health and Financial Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plan
• Dental and vision care benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are enthusiastic about animal health and ready to take on a rewarding role as a Veterinary Technician, we want to hear from you! Join us at Pets People Practice Nova Scotia Inc. and be part of a team that truly cares.

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.