Registered Veterinary Technician: Animal Care – Shelter

Job Purpose

The Registered Veterinary Technician: Animal Care is responsible for the health and well-being of Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) and other animals in the shelter, including providing medical assessments and interventions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure the emotional and physical health of OHS animals
• Provide medical animal assessment services
• Administer prescribed treatments and other medical and diagnostic interventions under the direction of a DVM
• Provide education, information and support to OHS client
• Track and ensure closure on all OHS animal files
• Ensure accuracy of data entered into Chameleon
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of social, environmental and cultural issues relating to animal health and welfare
• Support the activities of coworkers, volunteers, students and work placements and provide orientation and training as required
• Be thoroughly familiar with pertinent legislation, regulations, guidelines, OHS policies, procedures, collective agreement, and good animal care practices
• Produce and maintain accurate reports, records, and files
• Participate in supervision, evaluation, training and other meetings as required
• Participate in the identification and evaluation of OHS program goals and objectives
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Represent the OHS in a professional manner
• Participate in public relations and promotional activities as required
• May be required to assume some of the responsibilities of Supervisor: Kennel

Qualifications

• Veterinary Technician diploma from a recognized college
• Registration with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians preferred
• Professional working proficiency in spoken English and limited working proficiency in written English is required

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Employee may be required to work evening, holiday and weekend shifts
• Employment is conditional upon the ability to provide services in a safe manner, including, but not limited to, lifts and transfers of large animals and interaction with potentially aggressive animals
• Employee will be required to wear a uniform designated by the employer
• Employment is conditional upon maintaining confidentiality of OHS information
• Employment is conditional upon the ability to work around all species of animals safely

The Ottawa Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. The OHS offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by the OHS regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation.

Tagged as: full time, non-profit, RVT, shelter