surgeon, veterinary

Canada West Veterinary Specialists and Critical Care Hospital; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Vancouver seeks a dedicated veterinarian to diagnose and treat a variety of animal conditions. Responsibilities include performing examinations, advising clients on animal care, and conducting surgeries. The ideal candidate holds a degree in veterinary medicine and has experience in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary of $175,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or optometry required.
• Experience in diagnosing and treating animals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose diseases or conditions through examinations or tests.
• Treat animals by prescribing medication or performing surgery.
• Advise clients on animal care and housing.
• Perform routine and emergency examinations.

Skills

Diagnosing diseases

Treating sick animals

Advising clients

Performing surgeries

Education

Degree in veterinary medicine

Job description

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Job details

• Salary 175,000 annually / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3406741

Overview

Languages

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Veterinary clinic

Responsibilities

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
• Advise clients on feeding, housing, behaviour, breeding, hygiene and general care of animals
• Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye coordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-10-19

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