New Job Small Animal Veterinarian In British Columbia

small animal veterinarian
small animal veterinarian

small animal veterinarian

Company : Albatross Veterinary Services
Salary : $500–$700 a day
Location : British Columbia

Full Description

  • Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
  • Work setting

  • 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
  • Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia
  • Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers
  • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification
  • Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Work under pressure
  • Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
  • Long term benefits

  • Other benefits
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week