Registered Veterinary Technician (Animal Centre)

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society; Barrie; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

3 weeks vacation

Free onsite parking

Employee apparel discount

Professional development

Wellness clinics

MASH clinics

Job summary

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to support shelter medicine and animal care across our centres. You will welcome clients and their pets, monitor animal health, and collaborate with the Animal Centre Manager to make care decisions while training staff on health concepts.

A strong team environment and a patient focus are essential. Pay is dependent on experience with benefits including medical, dental, and vision, three weeks vacation to

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician.
• 2-3 years of surgical experience preferred.
• 1-4 years of experience as a registered veterinary technician, preferably within a high-volume animal clinic.
• Administrative experience an asset.
• Available to work weekdays.
• Valid G drivers’ license with the ability to provide a clear driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming clients and their pets
• Providing exceptional care for our animals during their stay
• Monitor the physical health and behavioural needs of each animal in our care
• Coaching and training shelter staff on Shelter Health and Wellness concepts and protocols
• Liaises with the VCPR (Veterinary Client Patient Relationship) to provide open communication and a medical relationship with the Centre.
• Assist the Animal Centre Manager with animal care related decision making
• General house-keeping duties
• Participation in Mobile SN & Wellness Clinics as needed.

Skills

Surgical experience

Administrative skills

Client communication

Valid driver’s license

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician credential

Job description

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity and has been operating for 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario; we value all animals and advocate to treat them with respect and kindness. We strive to keep pets and families together and do so through a variety of community support services.

Our Values

Our core values include having compassion for the people and animals we serve. Being transparent with the individuals we interact with every day and the team members we work with. Each day striving for excellence in relation to animal welfare. Collaborating with one another to ensure a team spirit in caring for the animals. We take accountability for our actions and the impact we are making in pet-related care. All our values add up to ensure the upmost care, comfort and compassion and to treat the animals and the communities we serve with respect and kindness.

• Compassion
• Transparency
• Accountability

Why You Should Join Our Team?

No on-call! Enjoy a work/life balance in a career you love.As an RVT with the Ontario SPCA, you can help make a difference in the lives or animals without the long hours. Be part of an energetic team environment with others who share your passion for animal well-being.

• Create a brighter future for animals in need and the people who love them!
• Competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits (For permanent full-time employees)
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• 3 weeks of vacation to start!
• Free onsite parking
• Discount on Ontario SPCA apparel, Paws & Give merchandise, Virtual pet care, and pet food too!
• Opportunities for professional development
• Participate in Wellness and MASH clinics throughout the province!

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT):What if you could create a brighter future for animals in need and the people who love them? We are seeking an RVT with a passion for shelter medicine to assist in shelter animal care.

The Ontario SPCA operates two spay/neuter clinics, a wellness clinic, SPCA Mobile Animal Wellness Services unit, and hosts MASH-style clinics to bring routine care and spay/neuter services to underserved communities. We also find loving homes for thousands of animals each year at our animal centres across the province – animals who depend on the compassion of a veterinary care team to bring them back to health so they can get their second chance. This position, both challenging and rewarding, is suitable for those who love to work in a fast-paced and structured environment.

Please note: Pay rate is dependent on experience.

A Typical Day

• Welcoming clients and their pets
• Providing exceptional care for our animals during their stay
• Monitor the physical health and behavioural needs of each animal in our care
• Coaching and training shelter staff on Shelter Health and Wellness concepts and protocols
• Liaises with the VCPR (Veterinary Client Patient Relationship) to provide open communication and a medical relationship with the Centre.
• Assist the Animal Centre Manager with animal care related decision making
• General house-keeping duties
• Participation in Mobile SN & Wellness Clinics as needed.

Set up For Success

• Validation of being a Registered Veterinary Technician
• 2-3 years of surgical experience preferred
• 1-4 years of experience as a registered veterinary technician, preferably within a high-volume animal clinic
• Administrative experience an asset
• Available to work weekdays
• Valid G drivers’ license with the ability to provide a clear driver’s abstract

We Can’t Wait to Meet You!

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society embodies a culture that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (“DEIB”) and welcomes applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Our DEIB practices foster a fair and consistent environment, enabling everyone to feel welcomed, supported and valued in the workplace.

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society provides accommodation during all stages of the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please advise us if you are contacted for an interview and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions, suggestions or required documents regarding accessibility in a different format, please contact us at 888-668-7722.

Our Commitment to a Human-Centered Hiring Process

Our organization complies with Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, and relevant privacy legislation. While we use technology to help manage applications efficiently, resumes are personally reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. From screening to interviews and final decisions, our process is rooted in a human-centered approach.