small animal veterinarian

Cochrane Lake Small Animal Clinic; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Alberta is seeking a qualified veterinarian for a permanent role requiring a Bachelor's degree and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification. The candidate will diagnose and treat various animal conditions, provide vaccinations, and give advice to pet owners. The position offers 31.5 hours of work per week, with benefits like paid time off and accessible parking. Ideal for professionals with at least 5 years in the field and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in veterinary practice.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in animals.
• Treat sick or injured animals with appropriate medical care.
• Vaccinate animals to prevent diseases.
• Advise clients on animal care and behavior.
• Provide veterinary services including obstetrics and euthanasia.

Skills

Accurate

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification

Job description

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

• 5 years or more

Work setting

• 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
• Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available

Additional information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 31.5 hours per week