Exciting Opportunity Working with Native Wildlife!
Toronto Wildlife Centre is looking for a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to work with over 300 native Ontario species in a fully accredited veterinary hospital with full-time wildlife veterinary staff. This role combines wildlife medicine and wildlife rehabilitation and will have you involved with all aspects of animal care.
What You’ll Do:
· Assisting with animal triage and admissions
· Diagnostic imaging and lab work
· Veterinary nursing care
· Assisting with surgical and medical procedures, including anesthetic monitoring
· Hospital maintenance
· Maintaining medical records
· Coordinating patient daily care
· Developing rehabilitation plans
Experience and Qualifications:
· Registered veterinary technician (RVT)
· Ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years clinical experience, although not required
· Previous work with zoo, wildlife or exotics is an asset, although not required
· Passion for wildlife medicine and conservation
· Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
· Strong problem-solving and leadership skills
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Rabies vaccinated with a current titre
· Available to work rotating weekends and holidays
What Toronto Wildlife Centre can offer:
· Paid membership and dues
· TWC Uniform
· Paid vacation
· Continuing education (CE) funds for professional development
· Training in wildlife medicine and rehabilitation including identification, handling, natural history and husbandry