The Westmorland Animal Hospital is a small animal hospital located in Sackville, NB. We are looking to hire a Veterinary Technician for an upcoming maternity leave position! We are now accepting applications! We are offering full time hours, with no on call, night shifts or weekends.
The right applicant will share our positive attitude, strong work ethic, and enthusiasm for helping our patients, and their people. We pride ourselves in our friendly work environment and ability to thrive as an excellent team in providing our patients with the best care. You will be working alongside two Veterinarians, as well as two experienced Veterinary Technicians, two Vet Assistants and receptionists.
Our clinic is equipped with in house diagnostics such as a microscope, digital x-ray, specialized Heska blood machines (CBC, Chemistry, SDMA, Phenobarbital levels, Fructosamine and Thyroid testing), a new in house digital cytology and fecal analyzer, a new digital dental x-ray and dental machine, two anesthetic machines, and new monitoring equipment allowing us to safely perform a variety of surgical procedures. We will also be looking into adding an ultrasound this year, which gives the opportunity to receive CE credits for your yearly registration.
As a Veterinary Technician working at the Westmorland Animal Hospital, your job will include, but will not be limited to: Nursing duties, administering medications, collecting lab samples, placing IV catheters, monitoring surgeries with confidence, scrubbing in to assist with surgical procedures, taking both dental and regular x-rays, producing lab results (Blood smears, urinalysis, fecal, and various cytology), charting notes, client education, restraint, and keeping the clinic clean.
Although experience is considered an asset, it is not necessary, as we welcome new and recent grads to apply for this position.
If you are a skilled technician with a positive attitude looking to work with like-minded people, we look forward to hearing from you! Please drop off your resume at 5 Robson Ave, Sackville, NB, or e-mail it at westvet@eastlink.ca. You may also call the clinic with any inquires!
