Saskatoon Animal Control Agency

Grasswood, SK

Saskatoon Animal Control Agency

Grasswood, SK

registered veterinary technician

Grasswood, SK (view on map)

Posted 4 days ago

Job Description

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

• Veterinary clinic
• Animal shelter

Tasks

• Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
• Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
• Identify livestock
• Counsel clients on animal health care
• Provide wound and bandage care

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration by a provincial or territorial, or regional association as Registered Animal Health Technologist, Registered Veterinary Technician

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week