Overview
Equine veterinarian Jobs in Guelph, Ontario, Canada at Medequitness
Education :
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Experience : 5 years or more
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
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
Security and safety
Eligible for professional liability insurance
Immunization records
Driver’s validity licence check
Transportation / travel information
Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Handling heavy loads
Hand-eye co-ordination
Fast-paced environment
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Physically demanding
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
Accurate
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Workplace information
On the road job
Commission
Gasoline paid
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
Learning / training paid by employer
Other benefits
Support for newcomers and refugees
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
Supports for visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
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Title: Equine veterinarian
Company: Medequitness
Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Animal / Pet Care)
