Veterinary Technician: Animal Care – Full Time

Ottawa Humane Society; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and results-oriented team at a forward-thinking organization dedicated to animal welfare. As a Veterinary Technician, you will enjoy a dynamic work environment where you can grow your skills while helping a diverse range of animals. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with wildlife and see the direct impact of your care as animals improve and find their forever homes. With a structured schedule and a supportive team, you will thrive in a fulfilling career that makes a difference in the lives of Ottawa's homeless animals.

Benefits

Extended Health, Dental, Paramedical and Vision Care coverage

Life and Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid sick leave days

Vacation Days, Statutory Holidays

Four additional Paid Leave Days

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP match

Free on-site Parking

Veterinary food and other supplies discount

Career Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a diploma from a recognized college in Veterinary Technology.
• Registration with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to a variety of animals in a shelter environment.
• Work independently and as part of a team to treat diverse medical conditions.

Skills

Veterinary Technician diploma

Professional working proficiency in spoken English

Limited working proficiency in written English

Education

Veterinary Technician diploma

Job description

If you’re a compassionate and results-oriented veterinary technician looking for the chance to grow, the OHS is the best place for you! Vet techs at the OHS enjoy a balance of independent and team work in a shelter environment helping a wide variety of animals with diverse medical conditions. Join our team as a Veterinary Technician: Animal Careand help Ottawa’s homeless animals!

“This is a wonderful team to work with, I have great coworkers who support and encourage me.”

“I love the fact that you see a much wider range of medical issues that you may never see in a clinic and that provides a wide range of learning and experience. We get to work with wildlife as well!”

“A lot of VA’s don’t realize that we work with a schedule/structure, not like ER or GP where you are waiting around until the veterinarian sees an animal to start a treatment plan. At the OHS, you’re constantly using your skills.”

“I like that we have a certain level of independence, and I like being trusted to make decisions.”

“There’s so much variety in our work and I find I work more closely with animals than in a private clinic. I also love not having to work with pet owners directly.”

“I love being able to see improvements of animals I’ve worked with and seeing them go up for adoption. It feels good knowing we’re making a difference.”

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

Salary: $26.30 to $32.02 per hour

• Extended Health, Dental, Paramedical and Vision Care coverage
• Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Paid sick leave days
• Vacation Days, Statutory Holidays
• Four additional Paid Leave Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP match
• Free on-site Parking
• Veterinary food and other supplies discount
• Career Development (internships, on-the-job learning, mentorships, internal and external training opportunities) and Paid Continuing Education Opportunities (bursaries, CE allowance, membership dues, tuition reimbursement)

Schedule:

• Full time position working 37.50 hours per week.
• Work schedule may include evening, weekend shifts, and holidays.

What you bring to the table:

• Veterinary Technician diploma from a recognized college
• Registration with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians, preferred
• Professional working proficiency in spoken English and limited working proficiency in written English is required.

For more information about available jobs or our work schedules, please visit our careers page .

The Ottawa Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities in our recruitment processes. If you are contacted by the OHS regarding a job opportunity, please let us know prior to interview if you require any accommodation.