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.