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 setting

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

📌 veterinarian (Victoria)
🏢 Vic West Pet Hospital
📍 Victoria