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veterinarian

Nanaimo, BC
CA$124,800/yearly
Permanent employment Full time

Top Benefits

Dental plan
Health care plan
Free parking available

About the role

Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Work setting: Relocation costs covered by employer. 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. Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Handling heavy loads. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Fast-paced environment. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Repetitive tasks. 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. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Other benefits: Free parking available. Other benefits. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).

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