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Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Relocation costs covered by employer. Veterinary clinic. Animal hospital. Willing to relocate. 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. Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in individual animals, herds and flocks through physical examinations or laboratory tests. Advise clients on feeding, housing, behaviour, breeding, hygiene and general care of animals. Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia. 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. 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. Ability to distinguish between colours. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Up to 9 kg (20 lbs). Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Personal suitability: Accurate. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Team player. Dependability. Values and ethics. Reliability. Screening questions: Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).