Website Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides
About Us
At Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides (LFCDG), we help people with disabilities live more independent lives by providing them with a Dog Guide at no cost. We are proud to be the only school in Canada offering seven distinct Dog Guide programs, with operations in Oakville, ON and Breslau, ON.
The Opportunity
Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Veterinary Services team in Breslau. The successful candidate will be passionate about canine wellbeing, comfortable working independently, and able to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarian and training staff as needed
- Nursing and caring for patients
- Collection of blood and urine samples
- Surgery preparation, anesthesia, and monitoring
- Position animals for radiographs
- Perform and assist with veterinary dentistry
- Demonstrate a high level of care and concern for canine wellbeing
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and volunteers
- Provide excellent customer service while communicating with and educating
- foster families on preventative care, follow-up care, medications and general pet wellness
- Maintain a clean and safe vet clinic/kennel environment
- Maintain accurate medical and behavioral records
- Follow all required health and safety policies and procedures
Qualifications & Skills:
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
- Proven passion for and ability to work with dogs of all breeds and sizes
- Self-starter and able to work independently with limited supervision but also the willingness and ability to effectively function as a member of a larger team as well as take and follow instructions and directions
- Demonstrated capacity to work in a busy and at times, noisy work environment
- Excellent organization and time-management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize workloads, multi-task, respond adeptly to shifting priorities and act quickly to immediate needs
- Proven experience and knowledge of veterinary procedures, such as administering medications, drawing blood and assisting in surgeries
Comfortable and safe handling skills for dogs of all sizes and temperaments - Understand and demonstrate proper animal husbandry protocols
- Ability to identify signs of canine ill health and treat as prescribed
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Accurate record keeping
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Comfortable working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Valid G2 or G driver’s licence
- Police background check for vulnerable sectors
Position Details
- Status: Current Vacancy | Part-time, 6-month contract (with possibility of extension)
- Schedule: Monday and Thursday availability required
- Location: 3751 Chilligo Road, Breslau, ON N0B 1M0
How to Apply
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to work alongside a compassionate and dedicated team, please send your resume to hr@dogguides.com by February 27, 2026, at 4:00pm. Please quote the job title in the subject line.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Commitment to Inclusion
Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is committed to employing people from diverse backgrounds, and we actively demonstrate inclusiveness through fair, equitable and accessible hiring practices. We recognize the strength of different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome candidates who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons within the LGBTQ+ community. We feel it is important as an organization that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection and placement process. Alternative format available on Request. AI is not used in the application process.
To apply for this job email your details to hr@dogguides.com