Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Experience
2 years to less than 3 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 covered by employer
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Private practice
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Veterinary clinic
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Farms
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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Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations
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Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Additional information
Security and safety
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Eligible for professional liability insurance
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Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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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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Work under pressure
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Physically demanding
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
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Resourcefulness
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Group insurance benefits
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Pension plan
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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Parking available
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Travel insurance
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit