Full-Time
Zoo Veterinarian
Posted on Nov 23
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Calgary, AB
Benefits
Medical Benefits; Disability Benefits; Dental Benefits; Group Insurance Benefits; Life Insurance Benefits; RRSP Benefits; Other Benefits
Personal Suitability
Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability
Ability to Supervise 3-4 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling
Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence
Security and Safety Immunization records
Work Setting Zoo
Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Additional Skills
Operate and maintain firearms; Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers; Conduct veterinary research related to areas such as animal nutrition, health care products development and disease prevention and control; Responsible for overall operation of animal hospital, clinic or mobile service to farms
Specific Skills
Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds or performing surgery; Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in individual animals, herds and flocks through physical examinations or laboratory tests; Vaccinate animals to prevent and treat diseases; Advise clients on feeding, housing, behaviour, breeding, hygiene and general care of animals; Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia; Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations
Experience 2 years to less than 3 years
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Education
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Languages English
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