small animal veterinarian

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Veterinary clinic

Tasks

• Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in individual animals, herds and flocks through physical examinations or laboratory tests
• Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds or performing surgery
• Vaccinate animals to prevent and treat diseases
• Advise clients on feeding, housing, behaviour, breeding, hygiene and general care of animals
• Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia
• Perform routine extraction of teeth
• Perform and assist in routine surgery
• Diagnose dental diseases

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

• Experience an asset
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 31.5 hours per week