Great Slave Animal Hospital
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Description
Contributes to animal care services by:
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Providing nursing care to all hospitalized and surgical animals, including administering medications and treatments, as well as, monitoring the health of animals;
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Assisting with sample collection, preparation of samples for analysis or shipping;
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Preparing animals for surgery and assists in surgical procedures;
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Prepares surgical facility, including cleaning equipment and administering medications;
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Monitors anesthesia during surgical procedures;
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Performing dental prophylaxis procedures;
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Sets up and performs radiograph procedures with digital radiograph equipment;
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Assisting Veterinarian with patient exams, including patient restraint, injections and administering medication;
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Assisting with animal emergencies and providing intensive care treatments as required;
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Assisting/performing euthanasia procedures under the direction of the Veterinarian;
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Maintaining accurate medical records;
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Cleaning work areas and cages;
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Providing after hour services on a shift rotation;
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Walking hospital dogs;
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Collecting and preparing samples for analysis;
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Performing in-house microbiology and parasitological tests using an IDEXX Chemistry and/or CBC blood analyzer and microscope;
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Preparing and/or analyzing other samples as requested by Veterinarian;
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Performs ECG telemedicine procedures
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Maintaining inventory stock counts by recording sales through the Cornerstone inventory system;
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Assisting with shipping and receiving of stock;
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Ordering, documenting and maintaining control drug stock;
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Participating in Year-end stock counts and data entry.
Ensures proper handling, storage and disposal of hazardous material;
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Ensures compliance with safety regulations with respect to use of equipment and hazardous chemicals as required by Workers’ Compensation and Safety Commission regulations, National Dosimetry Registry for radiation regulations, etc.
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Maintains equipment, trouble shoots and performs minor repairs and arranges for service and major repairs;
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Provides assistance to clients when other staff is unavailable;
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Answering phones when receptionist is unavailable;
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Participates in extraordinary meeting and prepares reports if needed;
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Provides services as required by Veterinarians and/or Supervisor.
We are also offering a moving allowance, subsidized housing for 6 months as well a cash bonus on one year anniversary.
Currently the NWT enjoys a Covid free environment and has many other appealing benefits to offer. Free basic health care, federal government northern living allowance, post secondary grants and subsidies for our children. Come to the north and enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery and fishing in the country. If you love the outdoors, this is where its at.
Work remotely
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No
Responsibilities
Contributes to animal care services by:
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Providing nursing care to all hospitalized and surgical animals, including administering medications and treatments, as well as, monitoring the health of animals;
-
Assisting with sample collection, preparation of samples for analysis or shipping;
-
Preparing animals for surgery and assists in surgical procedures;
-
Prepares surgical facility, including cleaning equipment and administering medications;
-
Monitors anesthesia during surgical procedures;
-
Performing dental prophylaxis procedures;
-
Sets up and performs radiograph procedures with digital radiograph equipment;
-
Assisting Veterinarian with patient exams, including patient restraint, injections and administering medication;
-
Assisting with animal emergencies and providing intensive care treatments as required;
-
Assisting/performing euthanasia procedures under the direction of the Veterinarian;
-
Maintaining accurate medical records;
-
Cleaning work areas and cages;
-
Providing after hour services on a shift rotation;
-
Walking hospital dogs;
-
Collecting and preparing samples for analysis;
-
Performing in-house microbiology and parasitological tests using an IDEXX Chemistry and/or CBC blood analyzer and microscope;
-
Preparing and/or analyzing other samples as requested by Veterinarian;
-
Performs ECG telemedicine procedures
-
Maintaining inventory stock counts by recording sales through the Cornerstone inventory system;
-
Assisting with shipping and receiving of stock;
-
Ordering, documenting and maintaining control drug stock;
-
Participating in Year-end stock counts and data entry.
Ensures proper handling, storage and disposal of hazardous material;
-
Ensures compliance with safety regulations with respect to use of equipment and hazardous chemicals as required by Workers’ Compensation and Safety Commission regulations, National Dosimetry Registry for radiation regulations, etc.
-
Maintains equipment, trouble shoots and performs minor repairs and arranges for service and major repairs;
-
Provides assistance to clients when other staff is unavailable;
-
Answering phones when receptionist is unavailable;
-
Participates in extraordinary meeting and prepares reports if needed;
-
Provides services as required by Veterinarians and/or Supervisor.
We are also offering a moving allowance, subsidized housing for 6 months as well a cash bonus on one year anniversary.
Currently the NWT enjoys a Covid free environment and has many other appealing benefits to offer. Free basic health care, federal government northern living allowance, post secondary grants and subsidies for our children. Come to the north and enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery and fishing in the country. If you love the outdoors, this is where its at.
Work remotely
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No
Qualifications
Experience:
- veterinary technician: 1 year (Preferred)