Overview
Registered veterinary technician/RVT Jobs in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada at Celtic Creatures Vet Clinic
Position: registered veterinary technician (RVT)
Education:
College/CEGEP
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
Veterinary clinic
Animal hospital
Tasks
Collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
Produce diagnostic radiographs
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
Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
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
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Handling heavy loads
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Fast-paced environment
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
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 previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Other benefits
Free parking available
Work Term:
Permanent
Work Language:
English
Hours:
30 to 40 hours per week
Title: Registered veterinary technician/RVT
Company: Celtic Creatures Vet Clinic
Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary)
