Osteopath or osteopathic physician Specific Skills

Diagnose disorders and injuries of the musculo-skeletal, circulatory and nervous systems

Physicians Assistants Specific Skills Perform and assist in routine surgery

Personal Suitability

Accurate; Excellent oral communication; Dependability; Values and ethics; Reliability

Area of Practice - Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists Neurology; Neurology and neuro-surgery

Work Location Information Willing to relocate

Ability to Supervise 3-4 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Security and Safety Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work Setting Veterinary clinic

Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Additional Skills

Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers; Conduct veterinary research related to areas such as animal nutrition, health care products development and disease prevention and control

Specific Skills

Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds or performing surgery; Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery; Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery; Assist in analysis of research results and preparation of journal articles, papers, reports and chapters of books; Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in individual animals, herds and flocks through physical examinations or laboratory tests; 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; Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Languages English