Technician, Veterinary

Employer: University of Prince Edward Island

Location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Salary: $66,242.00 to $72,565.00 annually (to be negotiated)

Languages: English Education: College/CEGEP. Veterinary/animal health technology/technician and veterinary assistant Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year Work setting: 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 Area of specialization: Small animals. Intensiv