About this role
Education: Bachelor's degree. Work setting: Relocation costs covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Private practice. Veterinary clinic. Tasks: Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in individual animals, herds and flocks through physical examinations or laboratory tests. 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. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Functional expertise: Professional accreditation. Security and safety: Eligible for professional liability insurance. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Fast-paced environment. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Accurate. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Resourcefulness. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan.