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

Work setting

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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 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

Supervision

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1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification

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 Repetitive tasks Work under pressure Physically demanding

Weight handling

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Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Reliability Team player

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan * Vision care benefits