Internist, Veterinary - Calgary, Canada - Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
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Calgary, Canada

1 week ago

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Work Term:
Temporary


  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting:


  • Zoo

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
  • Perform routine, emergency and postmortem examinations
  • Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia
  • Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers

Supervision:


  • 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:


  • Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Security and safety:


  • Immunization records

Transportation/travel information:


  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities:


  • Handling heavy loads
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Handeye coordination
  • Fastpaced environment
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding

Weight handling:


  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability:


  • Accurate
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics

Green job:


  • Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
  • Involves supporting green economy sectors

Internship:


  • This position is a paid internship that encourages onthejob training and skill development.

Other benefits:


  • Free parking available
  • Onsite amenities
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