Animal Health Technologist

Position Details

Forestry, Agriculture and Lands - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Animal Health Technologist will assist farm animal veterinarians with surgeries, vaccinations, post-mortems, animal restraint, animal welfare inspections, and maintain veterinary diagnostic equipment including radiography system, ultrasounds, dental and surgical instruments. This position will complete procedures such as dehorning calves under the direction of veterinarians. This position will perform diagnostic laboratory testing such as hematology, blood chemistry and fecal flotation, and prepare samples for submission to external labs for further testing. The incumbent will conduct literature review of new pharmaceutical or biological products at the request of the veterinary staff. The incumbent will conduct field visits independently as directed by veterinarians. They will assist with information sharing as required; maintain records of samples, findings, analysis and diagnosis; compile monthly and annual reports; and perform statistical analysis.  The incumbent will maintain regional pharmacy by ordering required products, price drugs, maintain inventory, monitor expiration dates and dispense pharmaceuticals as prescribed by veterinarians; The position will assist with disease surveillance activities.

Screening Criteria

1. Completion of an Animal Health Technology program
2. Experience in farm animal veterinary medicine
3. Registered Veterinary Technologist Certification (RVT)

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of veterinary medicine
2. Knowledge of farm animal husbandry
3. Large animal handling and safety skills
4. Data analysis skills
5. Ability to exchange information
6. Ability to manage time and tasks
7. Ability to think critically
8. Ability to collaborate
9. Professionalism

Conditions of Employment

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact Dr. Beverly Dawe, Chief Veterinary Officer and Director, by phone at (709) 637-2042 or by email at beverlydawe@gov.nl.ca.

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• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.