Veterinarians care for the health of animals and work to protect public health. They diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals
A Veterinarian is a professional who treats the injuries and illnesses of animals. They use medical tools and x-rays machines to diagnose and treat the animals appropriately. In some situations, they perform emergency surgeries. Overall, they provide services for pets that physicians would for their human counterparts
Job details
• Location: Kamloops, BC
• Salary: 86,000 annually for 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment
• Full time
• Day, Evening, Weekend, Morning
Start date: Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Health benefits, Long term
benefits
• Vacancies: 1 vacancy
Veterinarian responsibilities include:
Examining animals and checking their health status
Diagnosing illnesses and determining the best treatment
Dressing the wounds of injured animals
Job brief
We are looking for a Veterinarian to diagnose and treat our clients’ animals. Our clinic specializes in dogs, cats and occasionally smaller animals.
What does a Veterinarian do?
Your day-to-day as a Vet includes performing surgeries on injured animals, treating wounds, spaying and neutering animals and prescribing medicine. If you love being around animals and are committed to offering them the best possible healthcare, we’d like to meet you.
Ultimately, you’ll act as the point of contact for pet owners, whether it’s to treat illnesses and injuries or to advise on animal nutrition and general care.
Responsibilities
Examine animals and check their health status
Diagnose illnesses and determine the best treatment
Dress wounds of injured animals
Perform dental, ophthalmic and orthopedic surgeries
Vaccinate animals to prevent diseases
Spay and neuter cats and dogs as needed
Prescribe medication
Advise pet owners on nutrition, preventive healthcare and general care
Conduct home visits occasionally, in case of emergency
Update client records
Requirements and skills
Work experience as a Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician or Veterinarian Assistant
Experience conducting various types of surgeries, vaccinations and health checks on animals
Knowledge of medical equipment (e.g. X-ray machines) and anesthesia procedures
Problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions using simple language
Availability to take evening or weekend shifts in cases of emergency
Patience and a love for animals
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Experience
Will train
Work setting
Veterinary clinic
Responsibilities
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
Enforce government regulations in disease control and food production including animal or animal-based food inspection
Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations
Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Work under pressure
Personal suitability
Accurate
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
Other benefits
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
careers@vetstrategy.com
Advertised until
2023-01-09
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