veterinary technologist

Oaklands Veterinary Hospital · Victoria, BC · $29.00 to $40.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Verdict

Oaklands Veterinary Hospital is a legitimate, locally-owned veterinary clinic in Victoria, BC with an active, reachable website and confirmed business address matching the claimed location. The job posting is detailed and professional, with comprehensive task descriptions, work conditions, and screening questions typical of veterinary technologist roles. The contact email (t.bowes@oaklandsvet.ca) is at the employer's own domain, which is normal and legitimate. No strong fraud signals are present; the minor deduction reflects standard caution in the absence of additional legitimacy markers like a dedicated jobs listing page.

salary_plausibility+10
Salary range ($29–$40/hour) is reasonable for veterinary technologists in BC but slightly on the lower end; marked 'to be negotiated' which is standard
web.locationMatch-5
Business address (3115 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, BC) confirmed and matches claimed location
employer_domain_email-5
Contact email (t.bowes@oaklandsvet.ca) is at the employer's own domain, not a generic consumer provider
websiteReachable-10
Official website (oaklandsvet.ca) is active and reachable with high confidence (0.95)
posting_quality-10
Detailed, professional job description with comprehensive task list, work conditions, personal suitability requirements, and screening questions; typical of legitimate veterinary clinic postings
web.businessMatch-15
Employer name and business details match official website; business confirmed as real and substantive

Application flags (0)

No application flags detected.

Employer checks

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  "web": {
    "websiteUrl": "https://oaklandsvet.ca/",
    "websiteReachable": "yes",
    "businessMatch": "match",
    "locationMatch": "match",
    "hasJobsListing": "unknown",
    "applicationAddressType": "none",
    "confidence": 0.95,
    "summary": "Oaklands Veterinary Hospital is a legitimate, locally-owned veterinary clinic in Victoria, BC. Official website (oaklandsvet.ca) is active and reachable. Business address confirmed as 3115 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, BC V8T 3J4, matching the claimed location. The clinic is a real, substantive business offering full veterinary services. No mailing address provided in the job posting (application method not specified), so applicationAddressType is \"none\"."
  }
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Full description

Occupation (NOC): Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (32104)
Location: Victoria, BC
Salary: $29.00 to $40.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
Hours: Full-time
Term: Permanent
Workplace: [object Object]
Education: College/CEGEP
Work setting: Veterinary clinic
Tasks: Collect samples and perform other laboratory tests, Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery, Produce diagnostic radiographs, Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery, Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian, Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian, Counsel clients on animal health care, May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties, Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry, Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals, Provide wound and bandage care
Area of specialization: Small animals
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Handling heavy loads, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Fast-paced environment, Walking, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Ability to distinguish between colours, Repetitive tasks, Work under pressure, Physically demanding
Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability: Accurate, Client focus, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Team player, Versatility
Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?, Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options: Evening, Flexible hours, Morning
Experience: Experience an asset
Employment terms options: Day, Weekend, Overtime available
How to apply:
By email: t.bowes@oaklandsvet.ca