Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years 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 Work conditions and physical capabilities Manual dexterity Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Physically demanding Personal suitability Productive interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Team player Client focus Employment terms options Evening Employment terms options Flexible hours Morning Day Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week