Veterinarian

2 days ago

abbotsford, fraser valley regional district, Canada Abby Veterinary Hospital & Emergency Full-time

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

  • Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

EXPERIENCE

2 years to less than 3 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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
  • Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Physically demanding

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

  • Accurate
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Team player

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits