Registered Veterinary Technician: Clinic Services
Why work with the Ottawa Humane Society
If you’re a compassionate and results-oriented registered veterinary technician looking for the chance to grow, the OHS is the best place for you! Vet techs at the OHS enjoy a balance of independent and team work in a shelter environment helping a wide variety of animals with diverse medical conditions. Join our team as a Registered Veterinary Technician: Clinic Services and help Ottawa’s homeless animals!
WHAT OUR VET TECHS SAY:
“This is a wonderful team to work with, I have great coworkers who support and encourage me.”
“I love the fact that you see a much wider range of medical issues that you may never see in a clinic and that provides a wide range of learning and experience. We get to work with wildlife as well!”
“A lot of VA’s don’t realize that we work with a schedule/structure, not like ER or GP where you are waiting around until the veterinarian sees an animal to start a treatment plan. At the OHS, you’re constantly using your skills.”
“I like that we have a certain level of independence, and I like being trusted to make decisions.”
“There’s so much variety in our work and I find I work more closely with animals than in a private clinic. I also love not having to work with pet owners directly.”
“I love being able to see improvements of animals I’ve worked with and seeing them go up for adoption. It feels good knowing we’re making a difference.”
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
Salary: $26.30 to $32.02 per hour
Benefits:
- Extended Health, Dental, Paramedical and Vision Care coverage
- Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Paid sick leave days
- Vacation Days, Statutory Holidays
- Four additional Paid Leave Days
- Employee Assistance Program
- RRSP match
- 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:
- Full time position working 37.50 hours per week.
- Work schedule may include evening, weekend shifts, and holidays.
What you bring to the table:
- A Veterinary Technician diploma from a recognized college
- Registration with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians
- A minimum of one year’s clinical experience
- Experience in dental examination and cleaning
- Supervisory and/or training experience a strong asset
- Demonstrated excellent customer service, crisis management and conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork abilities
- Demonstrated ability to relate well to people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Advanced verbal and written skills in English are required
- Bilingualism (English/French) is preferred
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For more information, please contact us at careers@ottawahumane.ca.
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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.