Overview
Equine veterinarian Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Woodbine Veterinary Services
Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Willing to relocate
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
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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
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
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
Resourcefulness
Work Term:
Permanent
Work Language:
English
Hours:
35 to 40 hours per week
Title: Equine veterinarian
Company: Woodbine Veterinary Services
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary)
