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Veterinarians  (NOC 3114)
Kingston - Pembroke 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

Kingston, Belleville, Pembroke, Arnprior, Deep River, Deseronto, Petawawa, Renfrew, Trenton, Frankford

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Wages for Veterinarians in Kingston - Pembroke Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/yr) Note
Low Median High
Canada 28,710 69,043 123,568 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada

In this occupation, a large number of people are self-employed. For this reason, wages for this occupation are presented at an annual rate to better represent earnings for this occupation.

Alberta 23,951 69,086 103,474 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada

In this occupation, a large number of people are self-employed. For this reason, wages for this occupation are presented at an annual rate to better represent earnings for this occupation.

British Columbia 32,295 63,518 97,218 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada

In this occupation, a large number of people are self-employed. For this reason, wages for this occupation are presented at an annual rate to better represent earnings for this occupation.

Manitoba N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
New Brunswick 36,503 62,058 106,385 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada

In this occupation, a large number of people are self-employed. For this reason, wages for this occupation are presented at an annual rate to better represent earnings for this occupation.

Newfoundland and Labrador 44,925 63,346 105,276 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada

In this occupation, a large number of people are self-employed. For this reason, wages for this occupation are presented at an annual rate to better represent earnings for this occupation.

Northwest Territories N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Nova Scotia 32,696 61,390 102,603 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada

In this occupation, a large number of people are self-employed. For this reason, wages for this occupation are presented at an annual rate to better represent earnings for this occupation.

Nunavut N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Ontario 30,002 73,146 139,538 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada

In this occupation, a large number of people are self-employed. For this reason, wages for this occupation are presented at an annual rate to better represent earnings for this occupation.

Prince Edward Island 54,406 85,933 119,839 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada

In this occupation, a large number of people are self-employed. For this reason, wages for this occupation are presented at an annual rate to better represent earnings for this occupation.

Québec 29,737 68,302 118,239 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada

In this occupation, a large number of people are self-employed. For this reason, wages for this occupation are presented at an annual rate to better represent earnings for this occupation.

Saskatchewan 24,206 63,528 138,551 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada

In this occupation, a large number of people are self-employed. For this reason, wages for this occupation are presented at an annual rate to better represent earnings for this occupation.

Yukon N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]
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