Registered Vet Tech (RVT): Clinic Contract Full-Time (12 months)

Ottawa Humane Society; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa Humane Society seeks a Registered Vet Tech (RVT) for a full-time clinic contract to support veterinary services at the Ottawa site. You will assist veterinarians, prep and recover surgeries, monitor anesthesia, and provide medical assessments for owned and shelter animals.

Responsibilities include recording veterinary data accurately, educating clients, supervising and training staff and students, maintaining facilities and records, and contributing to program objectives and community

Qualifications

• Must hold a Veterinary Technician diploma from a recognized college.
• Registration with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians.
• Minimum of one year’s clinical experience.
• Experience in dental examination and cleaning.
• Supervisory and/or training experience is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service, crisis management and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and ability to relate well to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Advanced verbal and written English; bilingualism (English/French) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the emotional and physical health of OHS and owned animals.
• Provide surgical support to the veterinarian, including prep, recovery, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Provide medical and general animal assessment services.
• Record veterinary data accurately and maintain logs and surgical records.
• Educate clients and support staff; assist in training sessions.
• Maintain facilities and equipment; participate in meetings and committee work.
• Assist in hiring processes and supervise staff as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Crisis management

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

English literacy

Bilingual (EN/FR)

Education

Veterinary Technician diploma

Registration with Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians

Job description

Registered Vet Tech (RVT): Clinic Contract Full-Time (12 months)

Contract Full Time Registered Vet Tech Ottawa, ON, CA

Salary Range: $26.96 To $32.82 Hourly

job purpose

The Registered Veterinary Technician: Clinic Services is responsible for the health and well-being of Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) and owned animals in the OHS Clinic.

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure the emotional and physical health of OHS and owned animals
• Provide surgical support to the veterinarian, including but not limited to surgical preparation and recovery, and administering and monitoring anesthesia
• Provide medical and general animal assessment services
• Administer prescribed treatments and other medical and diagnostic interventions
• Provide education, information and support to OHS clients and other OHS staff
• Assist the veterinarian as required
• Represent OHS in a professional manner
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all veterinary records, including, but not limited to, controlled drug logs and surgical records
• Be thoroughly familiar with pertinent legislation, regulations, guidelines, OHS policies and good animal care practices
• Participate in supervision, evaluation and training sessions
• Maintain OHS facilities and equipment
• Prepare accurate expense accounts and other reports and forms
• Maintain computerized files
• Network with other service providers and professionals
• Attend staff meetings and other meetings as required
• Train and support student and work placements
• Provide training and orientation to new staff as required
• Train and support volunteers
• Be familiar and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures
• May be required to assist in the hiring of staff
• May be required to assume the responsibilities of a Supervisor
• Participate in appropriate OHS committees
• Contribute to ongoing evaluation of program objectives
• Participate in the identification and achievement of OHS objectives
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of social, environmental, and cultural issues relating to animal welfare
• May be required to participate in public relations and promotional activities

qualifications

• 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 abilitiesDemonstrated 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

Working conditions/physical requirements

• Employee may be required to work evening, holiday and weekend shifts
• Employee will be required to stand for long periods of time while performing work requiring concentration and manual dexterity.
• 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 the ability to work around all species of animals safely
• Employment is conditional upon maintaining confidentiality of OHS information