- Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
Veterinary clinic
Tasks
Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in individual animals, herds and flocks through physical examinations or laboratory testsTreat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds or performing surgeryVaccinate animals to prevent and treat diseasesAdvise clients on feeding, housing, behaviour, breeding, hygiene and general care of animalsPerform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinationsProvide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detailBending, crouching, kneelingCombination of sitting, standing, walkingWork under pressure
Personal suitability
AccurateDependabilityEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationFlexibilityInitiativeReliabilityTeam playerValues and ethics
Employment terms options
MorningDay
Health benefits
Health care plan
Financial benefits
Commission
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
