Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Experience
Experience an asset
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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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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Responsible for overall operation of animal hospital, clinic or mobile service to farms
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Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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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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Work under pressure
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.