veterinarian, companion animals
- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 80 hours bi-weekly
- Education : Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
- Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
- Veterinary medicine (DVM)
Work setting
- Private practice
- 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
- Conduct veterinary research related to areas such as animal nutrition, health care products development and disease prevention and control
- Enforce government regulations in disease control and food production including animal or animal-based food inspection
- Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations
- Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia
- Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers
Supervision
3-4 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Fast-paced environment
- 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 45 kg (100 lbs)
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
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