Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
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Willing to relocate
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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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
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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Repetitive tasks
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Work under pressure
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Physically demanding
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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Judgement
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Reliability
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Team player
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Values and ethics
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Resourcefulness
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.