Veterinarian

Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. 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. Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations. Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers. Experience: Experience an asset. Other benefits: Other benefits.