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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
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.

Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Region 26,117 56,060 123,903 NoteLink opens in a new window
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.

Kingston - Pembroke Region 26,117 64,013 114,844 NoteLink opens in a new window
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.

Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region 35,845 76,172 142,553 NoteLink opens in a new window
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.

London Region 33,389 66,029 127,337 NoteLink opens in a new window
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.

Muskoka-Kawarthas Region 28,059 74,872 132,118 NoteLink opens in a new window
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.

Northeast Region 36,359 76,876 148,185 NoteLink opens in a new window
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 Region 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 provincial or territorial level.
Ottawa Region 26,117 80,591 113,647 NoteLink opens in a new window
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.

Stratford--Bruce Peninsula Region 40,273 63,775 136,743 NoteLink opens in a new window
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.

Toronto Region 31,751 78,935 158,267 NoteLink opens in a new window
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.

Windsor-Sarnia Region 44,954 75,354 147,908 NoteLink opens in a new window
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.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]

Ontario Job Futures

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You can view a report specific to this occupation on Ontario Job Futures

Please consult the Kingston - Pembroke Region and Canada tabs for more useful information related to wages.