Teleworking Information On the road job

Pet Grooming Specific Skills

Nail clipping; Ear cleaning; Anal glands treatment

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement; Organized

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety Bondable; Driver's validity licence check

Work Setting Remote or mobile

Area of Specialization

Small animals; Large animals; Exotic animals; Emergency care

Specific Skills

Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian; Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian; Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery; Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals; Provide wound and bandage care

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Registration by a provincial or territorial, or regional association as Registered Animal Health Technologist, Registered Veterinary Technician; Registered master laboratory animal technician (RLAT); Registration with the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science (CALAS)

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

On the road job

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Languages English