Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in individual animals, herds and flocks through physical examinations or laboratory tests
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Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds or performing surgery
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Vaccinate animals to prevent and treat diseases
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Advise clients on feeding, housing, behaviour, breeding, hygiene and general care of animals
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Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations
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Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia
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Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers
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Diagnose type and severity of diseases
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Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
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Monitoring animal health
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
Area of specialization
Additional information
Security and safety
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Eligible for professional liability insurance
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Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Manual dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Reliability
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Team player
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Values and ethics
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Resourcefulness
Benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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On-site amenities
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On-site housing options
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Other benefits
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Team building opportunities
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Transportation provided by employer
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Parking available
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Variable or compressed work week
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.