Assistant Veterinary Technician

Why work with the Ottawa Humane Society

 

The Ottawa Humane Society has been a leader in animal welfare since 1888. We’re currently looking for compassionate and results oriented Part Time and Casual Assistant Veterinary Technician (AVT) to join our team supporting domestic animals. The Assistant Veterinary Technician is responsible for providing a range of services, including medical, for animals in the care of the Ottawa Humane Society.

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WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

 

Salary: $20.32 to $24.72 per hour

Benefits:

Casual position:

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free on-site Parking
  • Veterinary food and other supplies discount
  • Career Development (internships, on-the-job learning, mentorships, internal and external training opportunities) and Paid Continuing Education Opportunities (bursaries, CE allowance, membership dues, tuition reimbursement)

Part Time position:

  • Vacation Days, Statutory Holidays
  • 20 additional Paid Leave hours for emergency leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free on-site Parking
  • Veterinary food and other supplies discount
  • Career Development (internships, on-the-job learning, mentorships, internal and external training opportunities) and Paid Continuing Education Opportunities (bursaries, CE allowance, membership dues, tuition reimbursement)

Schedule:

  • Part-time: 40 hours bi-weekly.
  • Casual: No guaranteed hours. Employee will be required to work evening, holiday and weekend shifts.
Cat having her ears cleaned

What you bring to the table:

  • 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

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For more information, please contact us at careers@ottawahumane.ca.

For more information about available jobs or our work schedules, please visit our careers page.

The Ottawa Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. 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.