Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Experience
Will train
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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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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Conduct veterinary research related to areas such as animal nutrition, health care products development and disease prevention and control
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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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Additional information
Weight handling
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
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.