Ontario SPCA is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician – Cornwall (Full-time)

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.

Role: Registered Veterinary Technician – Cornwall (VT’s working toward their RVT accreditation will be considered)
Location: Cornwall Animal Centre, Cornwall, ON

Status: Full-time available, 1 current vacancy

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
• Excellence
• Collaboration
• Accountability

Veterinary Technician Impact Statement

By joining the Ontario SPCA, you will have a great impact on both the animals and communities we serve. As a Registered Veterinary Technician, you play a crucial role in decision making and support for the overall well-being of animals, both in our centres, and in foster care. You can be assured that your passion for animal wellness and assisting the team in guiding the care for the physical and mental health of animals in need, will have a huge impact on the ability for our furry friends to find their forever home. At the end of each day, you will leave your shift having a sense of fulfilment, knowing that your expertise in terms of medical advice has been a key contributor in enriching the lives of the animals in our care. By joining our team as a VT or RVT you are joining a team that you can count to share the same goals, passion, and love for animals that you do!

A Typical Day
• Coach and mentor staff to maintain standards of care based on the Canadian Standards of Care in Animal Shelters and Shelter Health and Wellness policies and protocols
• Liases with local veterinary clinics and Shelter Health and Wellness Veterinarians to provide open communication and a medical relationship with the Centre.
• Leads daily rounds to ensure various animal needs are met.
• Performs intake examinations on incoming animals and initiates veterinary guidance if required.
• Prepares and administers medications and vaccines under direction of the veterinarian.
• Ensures ACCs and other team members are prepared to give medications accurately and safely in their absence.
• Ensures the maintenance of accurate records for animal inventory, health, medications, treatments, procedures, and behaviour history.
• Administer or oversee treatments and diagnostics as prescribed by the veterinarian
• Seeks veterinary advice and transports animals to vet clinic as needed.
• Performs thorough physical examinations on animals in care for extended periods of time and those that have any concerns.
• Grooming duties as necessary.
• Ensure adequate supply of supplies including pharmaceuticals are always on hand.
• Ensure prescriptions have been accurately dispensed.
• Primary point of contact for clients seeking information related to medical care for their animals pre-foster/adoption when CCR is unavailable or unable to explain complicated details of care plan.
• Providing care and enrichment for our animals including, feeding, exercising, playing and/or other engagement activities.

To learn more: Behind the scenes with RVTs at Ontario SPCA animal centres – Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

Why You Should Join Our Team?
• Be part of an energetic team environment with others who share your passion for animal wellbeing!
• Competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits (For permanent full-time employees)
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Paid sick time (For permanent full-time employees)
• Generous vacation time beginning at 3 weeks
• Generous discount on virtual pet care services
• Discount on pet supplies and toys
• Discount on Ontario SPCA Paws & Give merchandise

Qualifications and Experience
• Veterinary Technician Diploma (RVT accreditation an asset)
• 1-3 years’ experience in a veterinary technician role
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player
• Supervisory/leadership experience and asset
• Ability to lift 18 kg (40lbs) and control up to 45 kg (100lbs)
• Valid G drivers licence with the ability to provide a clear driver’s abstract to support animal transfers
• Open availability including weekdays, weekends, and holidays

We Can’t Wait to Meet You!

Please forward your resume and cover letter to:

Candice Gordon
Cornwall Animal Centre Manager
Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
careers@ontariospca.ca

Please quote “RVT Cornwall” in the subject line.

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 or careers@ontariospca.ca .