Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 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 Hire and train staff Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds or performing surgery Administer budget Vaccinate animals to prevent and treat diseases Advise clients on feeding, housing, behaviour, breeding, hygiene and general care of animals Conduct veterinary research related to areas such as animal nutrition, health care products development and disease prevention and control Enforce government regulations in disease control and food production including animal or animal-based food inspection Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia Responsible for overall operation of animal hospital, clinic or mobile service to farms Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers

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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Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Fast-paced environment Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Ability to distinguish between colours Repetitive tasks Work under pressure Physically demanding

Weight handling

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Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits

Other benefits

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* Other benefits