Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Fast-paced environment; Attention to detail

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety Bondable

Work Setting Veterinary clinic

Additional Skills

Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers

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 2 years to less than 3 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Languages English