veterinarian

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Queensdale Animal Hospital

Job details

Veterinarian

Location

538 Upper Welligton street Hamilton, ON L9A 3P5

Salary

$52.00/hour, 40 hours per week

Terms of Employment

Permanent employment, Full time

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work Conditions

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Who Can Apply to This Job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
• Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

Advertised Until

2025-03-28