8 Week Contract from June 1, 2026 to July 26, 2026.

Important Note:
We are hiring for two openings for this role, each with a different schedule. Please apply to the position(s) that best match your availability.

Job Purpose

The 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
• Provide education, information and support to OHS clients
• 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

How to Apply

This is a new temporary contract position through the Canada Summer Jobs program.

In order to be eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs Program, candidates must:

1. be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;

2. be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and;

3. have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

If you are interested in this opportunity and have the above qualifications, please apply via the Ottawa Humane Society Careers Centre by clicking "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.

We use AI-powered tools to review and shortlist applications based on job-related criteria. Human recruiters and hiring managers decide who moves forward and reviews results.

Schedule Information
2 week rotating

Week 1
Mon - 12:30pm - 8:00pm
Tues - 12:30pm - 8:00pm
Wed - 12:30pm - 8:00pm
Thurs - 12:30pm - 8:00pm
Fri - Off
Sat - Off
Sun - 9:30am – 5:00pm

Week 2
Mon - 7:30am - 3:00pm
Tues - 7:30am - 3:00pm
Wed - 7:30am - 3:00pm
Thurs - 7:30am - 3:00pm
Fri - Off
Sat - Off
Sun - 9:30am – 5:00pm

Total: 70 hours bi-weekly