veterinarian

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week