veterinarian

Government of Canada; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Peterborough, Ontario is seeking a licensed veterinarian to diagnose and treat animals, performing surgeries and vaccinations. Candidates must have a degree in veterinary medicine and 2-3 years of experience. The role requires onsite work with no remote options. Benefits include health and dental plans.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities is required.
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in animals through examinations.
• Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication or performing surgery.
• Vaccinate animals to prevent and treat diseases.
• Advise clients on care of animals.
• Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations.

Skills

Diagnosing diseases

Treating sick or injured animals

Vaccinating animals

Advising clients

Performing surgeries

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan