Full-Time
Zoo Veterinarian
Posted on Apr 02
Toronto Zoo
Scarborough, ON
Personal Suitability
Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability
Work Location Information Relocation costs not covered by employer
Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people; 3-4 people; 5-10 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence
Security and Safety
Driver's validity licence check; Tuberculosis test
Work Setting Zoo
Area of Specialization Special education
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; 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 3 years to less than 5 years
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Education
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Languages English
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