Registered Veterinary Technician (Veterinary

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society; Barrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks of vacation to start

Free onsite parking

Discount on Ontario SPCA apparel

Opportunities for professional dev

Wellness and MASH clinics throughout:省

Job summary

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society in Ontario is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to support shelter medicine, assist veterinarians, and ensure high-quality care for animals. The role involves surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring, post-surgical care, and compassionate handling in a fast-paced, structured environment.

Requirements include RVT registration, 2–3 years of surgical experience, experience in high-volume clinics, weekday availability, and a valid G driver’s license.

Qualifications

• RVT registration is required.
• 2–3 years of surgical experience preferred.
• Experience in high-volume clinics is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and their pets.
• Assist veterinarian with animals before, during, and after surgery and with wellness procedures.
• Prepare surgical equipment and monitor anesthesia; post-surgery cleanup.
• Handle and care for animals using low-stress techniques.
• Administer medications and vaccines under veterinarian direction.
• Monitor post-surgical recovery and provide care during stay.
• Perform general housekeeping and sterilization of equipment.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Animal care

Low-stress handling

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

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?

• Create a brighter future for animals in need and the people who love them!
• 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!

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.

Registe red 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

• Welcome clients and their pets.
• Assisting veterinarian with animals before, during, and following surgery as well as assisting them with wellness procedures.
• Preparing surgical equipment, administering, and monitoring anesthetics and post-surgery clean up.
• Handling, restraining, and caring for animals undergoing treatment and surgery using low stress and fear free techniques.
• Preparing and administering medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
• Monitoring the recovery of animals’ post-surgery.
• Providing exceptional care for our animals during their stay.
• General house-keeping duties and sterilizing of hospital/medical equipment.

Set up For Success

• Validation of being a Registered Veterinary Technician
• 2-3 years of surgical experience required.
• 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.

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.