Job Purpose

The Assistant: Veterinary Technician is responsible for providing a range of services, including medical, for animals in the care of the Ottawa Humane Society.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor animal health and well-being
• Provide medical and general animal assessment services
• Provide prescribed treatments and other medical interventions
• Clean and maintain animal holding areas, facilities, and equipment
• Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians as required
• Assist and support clients as required
• 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

Qualifications

• A Veterinary Assistant Certificate, a minimum one year relevant clinical experience, or a combination thereof
• Professional working proficiency in spoken and written English is required

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Employee will 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
• Employees 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. We value a diverse workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals of any race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or other protected characteristic.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities in our recruitment processes. If you are contacted by the OHS regarding a job opportunity, please let us know prior to interview if you require any accommodation.

This position seeks to fill an existing vacancy.

Schedule: This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours.