Animal Health Technician
As an Animal Health Technician, you will join an established company in Benoni, Gauteng and take ownership from day one. We are looking for a proactive person who can hit the ground running.
The team prides itself on professionalism and consistently meeting commitments. You will join a close-knit team that values reliability and mutual respect. You will gain exposure to a broad range of tasks that build valuable experience. If this sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory tests including blood smears, urinalysis, and faecal examinations, recording results in patient records.
- Ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of all clinical areas, kennels, and equipment to maintain a safe environment.
- Administer medications to patients as prescribed via oral, topical, injectable, and other routes, accurately recording all treatments given.
- Advise and educate pet owners on post-operative care, medication administration, diet, parasite control, and general pet care.
- Provide nursing care to hospitalised patients including wound management, fluid therapy, nutritional support, and comfort care.
- Take and develop diagnostic radiographs under veterinary supervision, positioning patients for optimal image quality.
Requirements
- Comprehensive knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and common diseases and conditions.
- Experience in operating veterinary diagnostic equipment including blood analysers, autoclaves, and radiography machines.
- A minimum of one to three years of experience working in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or animal welfare organisation.
- A compassionate and empathetic nature with a genuine commitment to animal welfare and high-quality care.
- Physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift medium-sized animals, and assist with animal restraint.
- Excellent animal handling skills with the ability to work calmly and confidently with nervous or aggressive animals.
