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veterinarian
from 110 000 $
Parade Street Animal HospitalNova Scotia
About this job
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- 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
- 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
- Train staff
- Perform X-rays and other tests
- Perform physical and chemical laboratory tests
- Perform diagnostic tests
- Operate ultrasound imaging equipment to produce and record images
- Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
- Implement treatment plans
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
- Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
- Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records
- Perform and assist in routine surgery
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Team player
- Collaborative
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Night shift premium
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Market insight
130% above median47 857 $
45 633 $53 132 $
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