Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 20 hours per week Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years Work setting Private practice Veterinary clinic Tasks Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in individual animals, herds and flocks through physical examinations or laboratory tests Hire and train staff 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 3-4 people Certificates, licences, memberships,



and courses Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities Work conditions and physical capabilities Manual dexterity Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Fast-paced environment Standing for extended periods Combination of sitting, standing, walking Ability to distinguish between colours Work under pressure Personal suitability Accurate Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Reliability Team player Values and ethics Resourcefulness Screening questions Are you available for shift or on-call work? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Employment terms options On call Day Weekend Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Other advantages Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer Other benefits Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Parking available Travel insurance Variable or compressed work week

📌 small animal veterinarian (Nelson)
🏢 Nelson Animal Hospital (2011
📍 Nelson