Summary Veterinarian near Drummondville (QC)
Find key facts and figures about working as a veterinarian. The following information is applicable to all Veterinarians (NOC 3114).
Description
Veterinarians prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and disorders in animals and advise clients on the feeding, hygiene, housing and general care of animals. They work in private practice or may be employed by animal clinics, farms, laboratories, government or industry.
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Requirements
University
University education usually required
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Wages
$83,200 /year
Median wage in Québec
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Prospects
Good
The job prospects are good in the Centre-du-Québec Region
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Jobs
2 jobs
advertised near Drummondville (QC)
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Skills
- 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
- Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations
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