Veterinarian Specialist Physician Dentist. Veterinarians (NOC 3114) Minimum education required is a Bachelor's degree The occupations size is Below.

My Careers Veterinarian

Specialist PhysicianDentist

Veterinarians (NOC 3114) Minimum education required is a Bachelor's

degree The occupations size is Below Average The Job Stability is also Below Average

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Main Duties Diagnose diseases or abnormal animal and perform laboratory

tests. Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medicine, dressing

wounds and you may have to perform a surgery. Perform emergency examination if working in an emergency

clinic Vaccinate animals to prevent them from diseases Provide obstetrical and dental services Give advice to clients on feeding, housing, breeding, hygiene

and general care of animals Provide anesthetic services to patientsSpecial Duties Veterinarians may also choose to perform research which may

be similar to biologists.

DUTIES

Working Conditions A normal controlled environment such as an

office, hospital or school. An outdoor work environment where the worker is

exposed to variations in weather conditions and weather patterns.

Exposure to infectious bacteria and viruses can cause illness to the doctor

Work near or with equipment, instruments and anesthetic machinery if needed.

The presence of noxious, intense or prolonged odors in the work environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Workforce Characteristics The size of the occupation for currently employed are

960 and compared to other occupations it is average. The full time salary is $64,551 which is above average

compared to other jobs. 52% working full-time is spent in a full year which is

average. There are 45% of employees that are women in British

Columbia. About 27% of the veterinarians live in Vancouver Island

and Coast. About 46% of the veterinarians live in Lower

Mainland- Southwest.

CURRENT WORKFORCE

Regional Outlook The Mainland area has the highest number of

those employed in Physicians, Dentist and Veterinarians.

The estimated number of employed in 2010 are 11,290 people.

The total openings from 2010 to 2015 are 2,900 people.

There are about 2,865 new job seekers from 2010 to 2015

The expected outlook number of people are in EXCESS SUPLY.

EMPLOYEMENT OUTLOOK AND CAREER PATHS

Specialist Physicians (NOC 3111) The salary of this job is Excellent rating The Job Stability and Occupation size are

below average

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Diagnose and treat diseases of psychiatric disorders

Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures

Prescribe medication and treatment and refer patients for surgery

Act as a consultant to other doctors Assesses patients diseases or disorders to

determine appropriate surgeries

DUTIES

Working Conditions Normal controlled environment is needed Exposure to infectious viruses, bacteria and

diseases Work is needed to be done with or by

equipment, instruments and other requirements for the job

Exposure to ionizing radiation such as X-rays and radioactive substances

May need to take dental X-rays, prepare radioactive drugs etc.

Working Conditions and Qualifications

WorkForce Characteristics The number of employed size is 3,935. The Full-Time salary is $167,002 which is

excellent compared to other jobs. 49 % people from this job work full time 31% of the Employees are women which is

average compared to other jobs 16% of the occupied live in Vancouver island

and coast 71% of the occupied live in Lower Mainland-

Southwest.

CURRENT WORKFORCE

The Mainland/Southwest region has the highest number of those employed

In mainland Estimated number of employed are 11,290

Total openings from 2010 to 2015 are 2,900 people

New job seekers from 2010 to 2015 are 2,865 people

The expected outlook is excess in supply

Employment Outlook and Career Paths

Dentists (NOC 3113)

Minimum education required is a Dentistry degree (DMD, BDS, DDS)

Salary is Excellent Occupation size is Average Job Stability is Poor

Third, Last but not least…

Main Duties Examine patients' teeth, gums and jaws Clean teeth, repair damaged teeth and oral

tissues Perform oral surgery, periodontal surgery and

other treatments Discuss and explain treatment options and

plans to patients Supervise dental group members Use a variety of equipment, including X-ray

machines, drills, mouth mirrors etc.

Duties

Working Conditions Dentists work in clean, well-lit and well-equipped

offices Can employed by large health-care facilities, such

as hospitals Dentists in private practice often have the

flexibility to choose how many hours they would like to work

Wear masks, gloves and safety glasses to avoid transmission of infectious diseases

Need to be familiar with the use of a wide variety of equipment

Working Conditions and Qualifications

Current Workforce Medium-sized occupational group A below average number of dentists are

employed full time throughout the year with 2,850 people employed

The full time salary is $98,780 which is above average

30% of the employees are women 38% of the employees work full-time About 72% of the employees live in Lower

Mainland–Southwest

Current Workforce

Employment Outlook The number of practitioners and the amount of

funding, has increased over the last decade Diagnosing and treatment services are also

increasing in BC Then no. of employed in 2010 are 11,290

people The Total Openings from 2010 to 2015 are

2,900 people The expected Outlook of people are in Excess

Supply

Employment Outlook and Career Paths

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