Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
- or equivalent experience
- Veterinary medicine (DVM)
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work setting
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Private practice
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Veterinary clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in individual animals, herds and flocks through physical examinations or laboratory tests
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Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds or performing surgery
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Vaccinate animals to prevent and treat diseases
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Advise clients on feeding, housing, behaviour, breeding, hygiene and general care of animals
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Conduct veterinary research related to areas such as animal nutrition, health care products development and disease prevention and control
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Enforce government regulations in disease control and food production including animal or animal-based food inspection
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Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations
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Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia
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Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Handling heavy loads
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Manual dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Fast-paced environment
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Repetitive tasks
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Work under pressure
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Physically demanding
Weight handling
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Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
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More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Reliability
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Team player
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Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
Financial benefits
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Bonus
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Life insurance
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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
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Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Other benefits
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Team building opportunities
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.