veterinarian

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 37 to 40 hours per week
• Education : Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

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
• Responsible for overall operation of animal hospital, clinic or mobile service to farms
• Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers

Supervision

3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• 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?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?
19 days ago