Assistant Veterinary Technician - Part-Time
About the role
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 the veterinary technician and veterinarians as required
- Assist and support clients as required
- Support the activities of coworkers, volunteers , students and work placements and provide training and orientation as required
- Be thoroughly familiar with pertinent legislation, regulations, guidelines, OHS policies and good animal care practices
- Produce and maintain accurate reports , records , and files
- Participate in supervision, evaluation and training and other meetings as required
- Participate in the identification and evaluation of OHS program goals and objectives
- Participate in the professional development opportunities
- Represent OHS in a professional manner
- Participate in public relations and promotional activities as required
Qualifications
- Assistant Veterinary Technician certificate, a minimum of 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 a services in a safe manner , including but not limited to, lift 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
How to Apply
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 posting seeks to fill an existing vacancy.
Schedule (2 week rotation):
PT AVT - Shift codes include: T3 & T4
*shift codes subject to change based on operational needs*
Week 1
Mon - 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Tues - Off
Wed - 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thurs - 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Fri - Off
Sat - Off
Sun - Off
Week 2
Mon - 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tues - Off
Wed - Off
Thurs - Off
Fri - Off
Sat - 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Sun - 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Total biweekly hours: 36
About Ottawa Humane Society
The Ottawa Humane Society is a non-profit, community-based organization and a registered charity. We have a volunteer board of directors, drawn from our supporters and the community at large. Since 1888, we have been the leading organization providing a safe haven for sick, injured and homeless animals in Ottawa.
The OHS is proudly an Ontario Living Wage Employer, recognizing that work deserves above and beyond the minimum reward and that paying a living wage is an investment in building a dedicated team for Ottawa's animals.
Assistant Veterinary Technician - Part-Time
About the role
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 the veterinary technician and veterinarians as required
- Assist and support clients as required
- Support the activities of coworkers, volunteers , students and work placements and provide training and orientation as required
- Be thoroughly familiar with pertinent legislation, regulations, guidelines, OHS policies and good animal care practices
- Produce and maintain accurate reports , records , and files
- Participate in supervision, evaluation and training and other meetings as required
- Participate in the identification and evaluation of OHS program goals and objectives
- Participate in the professional development opportunities
- Represent OHS in a professional manner
- Participate in public relations and promotional activities as required
Qualifications
- Assistant Veterinary Technician certificate, a minimum of 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 a services in a safe manner , including but not limited to, lift 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
How to Apply
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 posting seeks to fill an existing vacancy.
Schedule (2 week rotation):
PT AVT - Shift codes include: T3 & T4
*shift codes subject to change based on operational needs*
Week 1
Mon - 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Tues - Off
Wed - 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thurs - 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Fri - Off
Sat - Off
Sun - Off
Week 2
Mon - 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tues - Off
Wed - Off
Thurs - Off
Fri - Off
Sat - 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Sun - 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Total biweekly hours: 36
About Ottawa Humane Society
The Ottawa Humane Society is a non-profit, community-based organization and a registered charity. We have a volunteer board of directors, drawn from our supporters and the community at large. Since 1888, we have been the leading organization providing a safe haven for sick, injured and homeless animals in Ottawa.
The OHS is proudly an Ontario Living Wage Employer, recognizing that work deserves above and beyond the minimum reward and that paying a living wage is an investment in building a dedicated team for Ottawa's animals.