Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry Experience: Experience an asset

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 Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers Perform and assist in routine surgery

Supervision

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1 to 2 people 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Area of work experience

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Veterinary

Security and safety

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Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Handling heavy loads Manual dexterity Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination 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 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

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Are you currently a student? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? 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