veterinarian

Government of Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Canada is seeking a Veterinarian to diagnose and treat animals, provide client consultations on care, and manage clinic operations. The position requires a degree in veterinary medicine and relevant certification. The role is on-site in Victoria, offering various health benefits including a dental plan and disability benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in veterinary practice.
• Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose diseases through examinations and tests.
• Treat sick or injured animals and perform surgery.
• Vaccinate animals to prevent diseases.
• Advise clients on animal care and management.
• Responsible for overall operation of veterinary clinic.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Dependability

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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
• 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
• Responsible for overall operation of animal hospital, clinic or mobile service to farms

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week