doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM)

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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
• Conduct veterinary research related to areas such as animal nutrition, health care products development and disease prevention and control
• Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations
• Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Resourcefulness

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits