Company Name: Pacific Coast Veterinary Hospital
Address: 975 Chamberlin Avenue
Prince Rupert, British Columbia
V8J 4J4
Telephone: 250-627-1161
Contact Email: [email protected]
Fax: 250-627-0091
Position Start Date: Immediate
Rate of Pay: Salary
City of Job Posting: Prince Rupert
Number of Positions Available: 2
Type: Full Time
Duration: Permanent
Average Hours Per Week: 37.5
Schedule:
Days
Weekends
Minimum Education Required: College
Applicants are to apply by:
Email [email protected]
Closing Date: Posted Until Filled
Veterinary Technician
Occupation Tasks
Observe the behavior and condition of animals, and
monitor their clinical symptoms.
Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a
veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to
anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering
from surgery.
Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces, such
as urinalyses and blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis
and treatment of animal health problems.
Administer emergency first aid, such as performing
emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures.
Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums,
and treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling
containers.
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Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing,
culture, or microscopic examination.
Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray
equipment.
Prepare treatment rooms for surgery.
Clean kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites,
examination rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities
to control the spread of disease.
Take animals into treatment areas, and assist with physical
examinations by performing such duties as obtaining
temperature, pulse, and respiration data.
Provide veterinarians with the correct equipment and
instruments, as needed.
Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials.
Maintain laboratory, research, and treatment records, as
well as inventories of pharmaceuticals, equipment, and
supplies.
Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as
shaving surgical areas.
Give enemas and perform catheterizations, ear flushes,
intravenous feedings, and gavages.
Maintain instruments, equipment, and machinery to ensure
proper working condition.
Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and the
disposal of remains.
Supervise and train veterinary students and other staff
members.
Provide information and counseling regarding issues such
as animal health care, behavior problems, and nutrition.
Dress and suture wounds, and apply splints and other
protective devices.
Monitor medical supplies and place orders when inventory
is low.
Perform a variety of office, clerical, and accounting duties,
such as reception, billing, bookkeeping, or selling products.
Bathe animals, clip nails or claws, and brush and cut
animals' hair.
Occupational Requirements
Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal
assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other
personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or
patients.
Documenting/Recording Information - Entering,
transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information
in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise
obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping upto-date technically and applying new knowledge to your
job.
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Worker Requirements
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify
the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of
yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make
improvements or take corrective action.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other
people are saying, taking time to understand the points
being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not
interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information
effectively.
Worker Characteristics
Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is
wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving
the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and
understand information and ideas presented through
spoken words and sentences.
Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and
understand the speech of another person.
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information
and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Worker Characteristics
Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible,
and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about
detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure,
keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding
aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Occupation Tools and Technology
Tools - Air rifles or air handguns, Anesthesia sets or kits,
Ambulances, Analgesic infusion sets or kits
Technology - Internet browser software, Data base user
interface and query software, Medical software, Electronic
mail software
Worker Requirements
Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their
tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and
interactions with each other and the environment.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of
principles and processes for providing customer and
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personal services. This includes customer needs
assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and
evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information
and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human
injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes
symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and
interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra,
geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Experience
Related Work Experience - Over 1 year
Required Level of Education - Veterinary Technology
Diploma
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