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.
• 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.

Supervision:

1 to 2 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification. Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities.

Area of work experience:

Veterinary.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

Accurate. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Resourcefulness.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

Evening. Shift.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Night. Weekend. Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Mileage paid.

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Other benefits.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Parking available.