French is the primary working language at the SPCA de l’Outaouais. Fluency in spoken French is required for this position.

The SPCA de l’Outaouais is looking for a certified animal health technician to join its dynamic team on a full-time basis!

Working with us means joining a professional environment where your opinion truly matters and where you’ll be able to apply your knowledge to real-world situations every day. We’re looking for someone who is self-reliant, cares deeply about animal welfare, and works well with both the team and the public.

Because we value work-life balance, your schedule will exclude evenings and include only one weekend out of every five!

Job Type : Full-time, permanent

Salary: Starting at CA$22.00 per hour

Required Qualifications:

- Hold a college diploma in animal health technology;
- Good physical condition: ability to work standing for long periods and lift heavy loads occasionally;
- Bilingualism (an asset).

Experience:

- As a technician: 1 year (preferred)

Desired Qualities:





- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative;
- Concern for animal welfare;
- Good stress and emotional management;
- Punctuality and reliability;
- Professionalism, proactivity, and good judgment;
- Ability to work as part of a team;
- Ability to work well with the public.

:

- Provide care for injured or sick animals;
- Assess the health of new animals and administer vaccines and parasite treatments;
- Triage animals requiring a veterinary examination;
- Assist the veterinarian with examinations and surgeries;
- Monitor animals under anesthesia and during recovery;
- Advise adopters and foster families on animal health;
- Help educate the public on shelter animal care;
- Keep the work setting clean at all times.

Job Specifications:

- Alternating weekends (approximately 1 out of 5);
- Numerous flexible family leave days in addition to regular time off
- One free adoption after 1 year of service

📌 Animal Health Technician (Gatineau)
🏢 Outaouais
📍 Gatineau