Education
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Experience
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Relocation costs covered by employer
Willing to relocate
Private practice
Veterinary clinic
Responsibilities
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
Responsible for overall operation of animal hospital, clinic or mobile service to farms
Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Handling heavy loads
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Quick-paced workplace
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Ability to distinguish between colours
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Weight handling
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Accurate
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Benefits
Health advantages
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Bonus
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
Other benefits
📌 Veterinarian Halifax Regional Municipality (Canada)
🏢 Pets People Practice Nova Scotia
📍 Canada
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