Veterinarian Technician Full Time

Job type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours of work: 40 hours per week
Location: Prince George, BC
College Heights Veterinary Clinic is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and experienced Veterinarian Technician to join our full-time, permanent team in Prince George, BC.

Education
Completion of a two- or three-year animal health or veterinary technology college program.
Experience
• Two- to three years of experience in a similar veterinary position.
• Experience with animal emergencies, triage, surgical procedures, anesthesia, and patient recovery.
Responsibilities
• Provide compassionate and professional nursing care to patients.
• Prepare patients, surgical suites, and instruments for surgical procedures and assist the veterinarian during surgery.
• Assist with sedation and anesthesia, monitor patients during procedures, and support post-anesthetic recovery.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Collect blood and other diagnostic samples and assist with laboratory testing.
• Produce diagnostic radiographs and assist with other diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Perform dental cleanings and assist with dental procedures.
• Monitor hospitalized and post-operative patients and provide nursing care, bandaging, wound care, and rehabilitation support as required.
• Assist with triage and emergency cases.
• Safely handle and restrain patients to allow veterinarian to perform examinations and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Welcome clients, answer general questions, and escort clients and patients to examination rooms.
• Answer telephone calls and assist with patient admission for surgeries and hospitalization.
• Ensure client communications are handles promptly and referred to the appropriate veterinarian or staff member when required.
• Provide client education regarding animal health care as directed by the veterinarian.
• Assist with stocking, equipment care, and organization of treatment and service areas.
• Set up, clean, and maintain surgical, CT, MRI, examination, and other clinical areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment.
Qualifications and Skills
• Experience with blood collection and laboratory testing.
• Experience with diagnostic radiography.
• Experience assisting with abdominal and cardiac ultrasound procedures.
• Experience preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments.
• Experience assisting veterinarians during surgical procedures.
• Experience with sedation, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and recovery.
• Experience in veterinary cytology.
• Strong organizational and time – management skills.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Experience completing documentation related to patient admission and discharge, estimates, invoices, and deposits.
• Ability to lift up to 22kg.
What We Offer
• Full-time, permanent employment
• Schedule: Monday to Friday 08:25 am to 5:25 pm, with on -call shifts as required.
• Wage: $27.00 per hour
• Overtime pays in accordance with applicable employment standards.
• Extended health care benefits.
• Supportive team environment.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
How to Apply
Please send your resume to [email protected]