Veterinary Technician

St Clair College’s Veterinary Technicians assist the Veterinarian in the medical care of animals. Duties include radiography (taking x-rays), nursing, dentistry, nutritional support, minor surgery, and laboratory procedures for animals. This program will appeal to students with experience related to animals. They must have a strong background in science and math and good communication skills.

What You’ll Learn

• Communicate in a professional manner with clients and veterinary care professionals using effective verbal, non-verbal and written skills.
• Assist the Veterinarian during surgical and therapeutic procedures by providing appropriate patient care techniques and through the maintenance of an aseptic operating room environment.
• Collect, process, report and analyze diagnostic tests on various specimens using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques.
• Produce and provide technical evaluation of diagnostic images utilizing knowledge of theory, principles and concepts of veterinary practice.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia, analgesia and therapeutics in accordance with the veterinary scope of practice and laws governing the profession.
• Perform dental procedures following professional veterinary industry standards.
• Perform veterinary nursing care in a professional and ethical manner through the integration of veterinary theory, principles and concepts within the scope of practice, regulations and governing laws of the profession.
• Document and maintain information records and files securely and accurately following veterinary office procedures and regulated standards.
• Operate and maintain standard veterinary medical equipment following health and safety regulations and in accordance with veterinary profession standards.