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Veterinarians  (NOC 3114)
Halifax Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Veterinarians prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and disorders in animals and advise clients on the feeding, hygiene, housing and general care of animals. Veterinarians work in private practice or may be employed by animal clinics and laboratories, government or industry.

small animal veterinary specialist, veterinarian, veterinary inspector, veterinary pathologist, veterinary physiologist, zoo veterinarian.

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Veterinarians perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in animals through physical examinations or laboratory tests
  • Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds or performing surgery
  • Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations
  • Inoculate animals to prevent diseases
  • Provide obstetrical and dental services
  • Advise clients on feeding, housing, breeding, hygiene and general care of animals
  • Provide euthanasia services
  • May supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers
  • May be responsible for overall operation of animal hospital, clinic or mobile service to farms
  • May conduct veterinary research
  • May enforce government regulations in disease control and food production including animal or animal-based food inspection.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Halifax, Dartmouth, Brookside, Goodwood, Hammonds Plains Road, Hatchet Lake, Lake Echo, Uplands Park

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Education & Job Requirements for Veterinarians in Halifax Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Local Employment Requirements

Physical Requirements:
- This occupation typically requires good near vision and good colour discrimination.
- There is usually a need for workers in this occupation to have good hearing.
- The occupation can involve some physical activity (standing or walking).
- Strength to handle loads of up to 10 kg may be required.

[Report Publication Date: 2011-02-16 |  Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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