Veterinarian

• Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, dressing wounds, performing surgery and setting bones

• Educate the public about diseases and infections that are transferable from animals to humans

• Promote the health and wellness of animals by advising animal owners about sanitation measures, feeding and general care

• Record actions by documenting and updating forms, reports, animal records and reporting diseases to public health officials

• Ensure compliance with veterinary procedures, ethics, policies and relevant statutes

• Operate diagnostic equipment like ultrasound and radiography machines and interpret the resulting images

• Establish or carry out quarantine or testing procedures that combat the spread of diseases to humans or to other animals according to established government regulations

• Euthanize animals in situations they see fit such as in the case of a terminal illness

Qualifications

• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners

• Outstanding dexterity in handling both large and small animals while performing precise tasks

• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal

• Strong fondness and understanding of animals

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of animal behavior

• Ability to work extended hours and on-demand

• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $100.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person