Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
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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Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia
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Responsible for overall operation of animal hospital, clinic or mobile service to farms
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Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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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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Repetitive tasks
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Work under pressure
Weight handling
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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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Reliability
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Team player
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Values and ethics
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
- Indigenous people
- Persons with disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Veterans
- Visible minorities
- Youth
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.