Overview
Languages
English
Education
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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
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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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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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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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Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification
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Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Fast-paced environment
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Work under pressure
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
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
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Vision care benefits
Financial 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
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Variable or compressed work week
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.