Belleville, ON

Languages
English

Education
College/CEGEP
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting
Animal hospital
Responsibilities
Tasks
Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
Counsel clients on animal health care
Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
Provide wound and bandage care
Perform or order X-rays and other tests
Clean and sterilize the operating room and instruments
Answer clients’ inquiries and provide information
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Handling heavy loads
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Fast-paced environment
Standing for extended periods
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Tight deadlines
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Commission
Long term benefits
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Other benefits
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

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