Animal Health Technician

Outaouais; Outaouais; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SPCA de l’Outaouais is seeking a certified animal health technician to join its dynamic team on a full-time basis in the Outaouais region. The role emphasizes animal welfare, independence, and collaboration with staff and the public.

The position requires fluency in French, a college diploma in animal health technology, and at least 1 year of experience; evenings are not included and weekends are limited to one in five.

Qualifications

• Hold a college diploma in animal health technology.
• Good physical condition: ability to work standing for long periods and lift heavy loads occasionally.
• Bilingualism is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for injured or sick animals.
• Assess the health of new animals and administer vaccines and parasite treatments.
• Triage animals requiring a veterinary examination.
• Assist the veterinarian with examinations and surgeries.
• Monitor animals under anesthesia and during recovery.
• Advise adopters and foster families on animal health.
• Help educate the public on shelter animal care.
• Keep the work environment clean at all times.

Skills

Fluent French

Bilingualism

Education

College diploma in animal health technology

Job description

French is the primary working language at the SPCA de l’Outaouais. Fluency in spoken French is required for this position.

The SPCA de l’Outaouais is looking for a certified animal health technician to join its dynamic team on a full-time basis!

Working with us means joining a professional environment where your opinion truly matters and where you’ll be able to apply your knowledge to real-world situations every day. We’re looking for someone who is self-reliant, cares deeply about animal welfare, and works well with both the team and the public.

Because we value work-life balance, your schedule will exclude evenings and include only one weekend out of every five!

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: Starting at CA$22.00 per hour

Required Qualifications:

• Hold a college diploma in animal health technology;
• Good physical condition: ability to work standing for long periods and lift heavy loads occasionally;
• Bilingualism (an asset).

Experience:

• As a technician: 1 year (preferred)

Desired Qualities:

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative;
• Concern for animal welfare;
• Good stress and emotional management;
• Punctuality and reliability;
• Professionalism, proactivity, and good judgment;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Ability to work well with the public.

Job Description:

• Provide care for injured or sick animals;
• Assess the health of new animals and administer vaccines and parasite treatments;
• Triage animals requiring a veterinary examination;
• Assist the veterinarian with examinations and surgeries;
• Monitor animals under anesthesia and during recovery;
• Advise adopters and foster families on animal health;
• Help educate the public on shelter animal care;
• Keep the work environment clean at all times.

Job Specifications:

• Alternating weekends (approximately 1 out of 5);
• Numerous flexible family leave days in addition to regular time off
• One free adoption after 1 year of service