Animal Health Technician — Flexible Hours & Every 5th Weekend

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

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.