Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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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Advise clients on feeding, housing, behaviour, breeding, hygiene and general care of animals
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Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations
Additional information
Security and safety
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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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
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
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.