Assistant Veterinary Tech (Canada Summer Jobs - FT) - OHS

The Assistant Veterinary Technician is responsible for providing a range of services, including medical, for animals in the care of the Ottawa Humane Society.

This is a new temporary contract position through the Canada Summer Jobs program.

In order to be eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs Program, candidates must:

1. be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;
2. be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and;
3. have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor animal health and well-being
• Provide medical and general animal assessment services
• Provide prescribed treatments and other medical interventions
• Clean and maintain animal holding areas, facilities, and equipment
• Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians as required
• Assist and support clients as required
• Support the activities of coworkers, volunteers, students and work placements and provide orientation and training as required
• Be thoroughly familiar with pertinent legislation, regulations, guidelines, OHS policies, procedures, collective agreement, and good animal care practices
• Produce and maintain accurate reports, records, and files
• Participate in supervision, evaluation, training and other meetings as required
• Participate in the identification and evaluation of OHS program goals and objectives
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Represent the OHS in a professional manner
• Participate in public relations and promotional activities as required

Qualifications

• Veterinary Assistant Certificate, a minimum of one year relevant clinical experience, or a combination thereof
• Professional working proficiency in spoken and written English is required

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to work evening, holiday and weekend shifts
• 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
• Employees will be required to wear a uniform designated by the employer
• Employment is conditional upon maintaining confidentiality of OHS information
• Employment is conditional upon the ability to work around all species of animals safely

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Apply Online through our Career Centre webpage

The Ottawa Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals of any race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or other protected characteristic.

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.

Schedule - 2 week rotating / Total: 70 hours bi-weekly

Week 1

• Tues - 7:30am - 3:00pm
• Wed - 7:30am - 3:00pm
• Thurs - 7:30am - 3:00pm
• Fri - 7:30am - 3:00pm
• Sat - 7:30am - 3:00pm

Week 2

• Tues - 7:30am - 3:00pm
• Wed - 7:30am - 3:00pm
• Thurs - 7:30am - 3:00pm
• Fri - 7:30am - 3:00pm
• Sat - 7:30am - 3:00pm