animal health technician

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

Experience an asset

Work setting

• Animal hospital

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
• Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
• Counsel clients on animal health care
• Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests

Experience and specialization

Animal specialization

• Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)

Additional information

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)