veterinarian

Lockerby Animal Hospital; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal hospital in Ontario seeks a dedicated veterinarian to diagnose and treat a variety of animal health issues. Responsibilities include performing surgeries, vaccinations, and advising clients on animal care. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in veterinary medicine and relevant certifications. Join a supportive team committed to animal welfare and client education.

Benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Diagnose diseases in animals through examinations.
• Treat sick animals with medications and surgeries.
• Advise clients on animal care and hygiene.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Judgement

Flexibility

Education

Degree in veterinary medicine

Job description

• Education : Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
• Experience : Will train

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
• Enforce government regulations in disease control and food production including animal or animal-based food inspection
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• 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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Recognized employer
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)