Job Description

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

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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

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3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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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

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

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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

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Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Bonus Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

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Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer On-site amenities * Variable or compressed work week