veterinarian

Lakeshore Animal Clinic; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in Canada is seeking a veterinarian to provide comprehensive care for animals. Responsibilities include diagnosing diseases, treating sick or injured animals, and advising pet owners on healthcare. Candidates must have a degree in veterinary medicine, relevant certifications, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning / training paid by employer

On-site recreation and activities

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Degree in veterinary medicine required.
• Certification from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association essential.
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat diseases in animals.
• Vaccinate animals to prevent diseases and advise clients.
• Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers.

Skills

Accurate

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Education

Degree in veterinary medicine

Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification

Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Job description

• Education : Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
• Experience : Experience an asset

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
• Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations
• Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia
• Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Disability benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)