veterinarian

Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Work setting: 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. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Certification. 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. Resourcefulness. Other: Use of artificial intelligence. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Other benefits: Other benefits.