Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
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 covered by employer
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Willing to relocate
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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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Hire and train staff
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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
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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 9 kg (20 lbs)
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Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
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Up to 23 kg (50 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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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
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Who can apply to 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.