Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly 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 Conduct veterinary research related to areas such as animal nutrition, health care products development and disease prevention and control 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification

Security and safety

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Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Handling heavy loads Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Bending, crouching, kneeling Ability to distinguish between colours Work under pressure Physically demanding

Weight handling

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Up to 45 kg (100 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

Screening questions

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Are you available for shift or on-call work? 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? Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)? What is the highest level of study you have completed? What is your current field of study? What is your current level of study?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Bonus Commission * Life insurance