Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry Experience: Experience an asset or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Private practice Veterinary clinic

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 Responsible for overall operation of animal hospital, clinic or mobile service to farms Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers

Supervision

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1 to 2 people 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Security and safety

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Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail 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) Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs) Up to 23 kg (50 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

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you currently a student? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Financial benefits

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Commission

Other benefits

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* Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)