Website Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
Who We Are
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity and has been operating for 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario; we value all animals and advocate to treat them with respect and kindness. We strive to keep pets and families together and do so through a variety of community support services.
Opportunity
Registered Veterinary Technicians are responsible for assisting the staff veterinarians with all aspects of surgical procedures and treatment as well as assisting with general mobile wellness operations. RVT’s provide a combination of medical and behavioural treatments for the animals within our care. RVT’s are also responsible for the general cleanliness/disinfection of the mobile unit.
Status: 2 Part-time Positions – Permanent
Location: Sudbury, ON – This role works onsite at the mobile wellness clinic
A Typical Day
· Supports the reception team in greeting clients and booking of appointments
· Obtains consent and provides discharge information to owners as needed
· Primary point of contact for clients seeking information related to medical care for their animal’s post appointment
· Assist veterinarian with animals before, during, and following surgery and assisting with wellness procedures
· Preparation of surgical equipment, administering and monitoring anesthetics, and post-surgery clean up
· Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery using low stress and fear free techniques
· Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
· Administer treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian and notify veterinarian of any health problems or concerns regarding the animals
· May be called upon to give emergency resuscitation or perform other lifesaving procedures
· Maintain, clean, and sterilize hospital/medical equipment
· Clean disinfect cages, rooms, and surrounding areas
· General housekeeping and/or disinfection of mobile unit, including cleaning floors and counter tops
· Provides accurate record keeping and documentation
· Assist veterinarian with general animal wellness appts
· Coach and mentor veterinary and veterinary technician students through practical application, as part of our external shelter medicine education programming
Why You Should Join Our Team?
· Be part of an energetic team environment with others who share your passion for animal wellbeing!
· Competitive pay
· Employee Family Assistance Program
· 3 weeks of vacation after 3 years of service
· Generous discount on virtual pet care services
· Discount on pet supplies and toys
· Discount on Ontario SPCA Paws & Give merchandise
Do You Have What it Takes?
· Validation of being a Registered Veterinary Technician
· Previous surgical experience and strong animal care knowledge
· 1-4 years of experience as a registered veterinary technician, preferably within a high volume animal clinic
· Administrative experience an asset
· Available to work weekdays, weekends and holidays
· Clear driver’s abstract and must be able to travel in designated area with mobile wellness unit
We Can’t Wait to Meet You!
Please forward your resume and cover letter to:
Stephanie Black
Chief Veterinary Officer
sblack@ontariospca.ca
Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
Please quote “RVT Mobile Part time” in the subject line.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society provides accommodation during all stages of the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please advise us if you are contacted for an interview and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions, suggestions or required documents regarding accessibility in a different format, please contact us at 888-668-7722 or careers@ontariospca.ca .
To apply for this job email your details to sblack@ontariospca.ca