Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 20 to 40 hours per week
Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
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
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
Diagnose type and severity of diseases
Supervision
3-4 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification
Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Fast-paced environment
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Ability to distinguish between colours
Work under pressure
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Resourcefulness
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
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?
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Bonus
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
On-site amenities
Variable or compressed work week

Tasks

Supervision

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Weight handling

Personal suitability

Screening questions

Health benefits

Financial benefits

Other benefits

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