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small animal veterinarian
Posted on September 30, 2024 by Employer details Nelson Animal Hospital
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Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Veterinary medicine (DVM). Work setting: Private practice. Veterinary clinic. Tasks: Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in individual animals, herds and flocks through physical examinations or laboratory tests. Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds or performing surgery. Vaccinate animals to prevent and treat diseases. Advise clients on feeding, housing, behaviour, breeding, hygiene and general care of animals. Enforce government regulations in disease control and food production including animal or animal-based food inspection. Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations. Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia. Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification. Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Work under pressure. Personal suitability: Accurate. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Resourcefulness. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Parking available. Travel insurance. Variable or compressed work week.- LocationNelson, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$4,400BIWEEKLY bi-weekly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, On Call
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3101125
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
- or equivalent experience
- Veterinary medicine (DVM)
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Private practice
- Veterinary clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in individual animals, herds and flocks through physical examinations or laboratory tests
- Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds or performing surgery
- Vaccinate animals to prevent and treat diseases
- Advise clients on feeding, housing, behaviour, breeding, hygiene and general care of animals
- Enforce government regulations in disease control and food production including animal or animal-based food inspection
- Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations
- Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia
- Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification
- Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Work under pressure
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Resourcefulness
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
- Variable or compressed work week
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.
Advertised until
2024-10-30
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