Veterinarian

Full Time
Employment Information

Maple Creek, SK

Languages
English

Education
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years

On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting
Willing to relocate
Veterinary clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in individual animals, herds and flocks through physical examinations or laboratory tests
Hire and train staff
Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds or performing surgery
Administer budget
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
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
Responsible for overall operation of animal hospital, clinic or mobile service to farms
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
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
Ability to distinguish between colours
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
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
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Long term benefits
Other benefits

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This employer has applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire a foreign worker to fill labour or skills shortages on a temporary basis

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