Veterinary Technician

Position – Veterinary Technician

Kirkton Veterinary Clinic (Kirkton, ON) and is a mixed animal practice offering a full range of bovine and small animal services, including preventative medicine, client education, emergency medicine and surgery, diagnostics, herd health and embryo transfer.  We are currently seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our team to undertake duties in all aspects of the clinic including surgery, laboratory, diagnostics, reception/client communication and running appointments.

Job Responsibilities and Duties include:

·        Veterinary office management

·        Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery

·        Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals

·        Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery

·        Produce radiographs, collect and analyse samples and perform other laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis of animal health problems

·        Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of a veterinarian

·        Administer treatments as prescribed by a veterinarian

·        Provide wound and bandage care

·        Counsel clients on animal health care

·        Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry

Minimum requirements

–        College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1-2 years

–        2-3 years of related experience

Youth, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to Canada (including Asylum claimants with valid work permits) are welcomed to apply.

Hours of Work & Remuneration

Wage: $25.00/hr exclusive of benefits.

Hours: Full time, approximately 40 hours per week; Overtime after 40 hours at a rate of 1.5%

Benefits:  After the successful completion of a probationary period, the successful candidate will be eligible for a Health Care Spending Account and a Pet Care Spending Account. Bonuses and paid mileage for any driving required for work.

Job location: 1911 Mary St, Kirkton, ON N0K 1K0

Language of Work: English

Successful candidate may apply with resume via email to [email protected] .
Only qualified candidates will be considered.  NO recruiters, agency Calls and/or follow-ups