The Cochrane & Area Humane Society is looking for a passionate Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to join our small, fun and dedicated team!

Do you love animals, enjoy variety, and want your work to make a real difference? We are a group of people who share a genuine love for animals and a robust commitment to animal welfare. Our days can be busy and unpredictable, but they’re also incredibly rewarding. We support one another, laugh together, celebrate the wins, and come to work every day knowing that what we do matters.

The Position

We are currently hiring for a full time RVT position, working 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Competitive salary

Group benefits

Employer-matching RRSP plan

No on call expectations

What you’ll be doing

- As part of our veterinary team, you’ll help provide compassionate, high-quality care to the animals in our shelter. Your days will include:
- Providing hands-on medical care and monitoring the health and well-being of shelter animals.
- Assisting with and participating in spay/neuter surgeries, dentals and other veterinary procedures.
- Preparing for surgery, monitoring anesthesia and providing post-operative care.
- Assessing animals, assisting with diagnostics and treatments, and monitoring recovery. Administering medications, vaccinations and preventative treatments.
- Working closely with our Veterinary, Animal Care and Behaviour teams to support the physical and behavioural well-being of our animals.
- Maintaining accurate medical records and helping ensure our veterinary protocols and standards are followed.
- Sharing your knowledge and supporting staff, volunteers,



fosters and adopters with animal health and wellness information.

Interested in Shelter Medicine? This could be a great fit for you!

Shelter medicine offers a unique opportunity to work with a wide variety of animals, medical conditions and circumstances while developing your skills and making a meaningful difference in the lives of animals who need you.

You’ll have the chance to be part of a team that cares deeply about both individual animal welfare and the bigger picture of shelter medicine. What we’re looking for We’re looking for an RVT who is compassionate, dependable, positive and enjoys being part of a close-knit team. You’ll need to be comfortable with variety, able to adapt to the unexpected, and take pride in providing excellent care.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for animals and devotion to animal welfare. If you’re looking for more than just a job, and want to be part of a team that comes together every day to improve the lives of animals in our community - we’d love to hear from you.

Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) designation is required.

Cochrane & Area Humane Society Because every animal deserves a second chance!

Application Process:

If you would like the opportunity to be a part of a caring and compassionate team working for an important cause, please forward your resume with cover letter and salary expectations to:

Cochrane & Area Humane Society

Attention: Executive Director

62 Griffin Industrial Point Cochrane, AB T4C 0A3

Or email resume to: [email protected]

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) (Cochrane)
🏢 Cochrane u0026 Area Humane Society
📍 Cochrane