Registered Vet Tech (RVT): Clinic Contract Full-Time (12 months)
Contract Full Time Registered Vet Tech Ottawa, ON, CA

Salary Range: $26.96 To $32.82 Hourly

job purpose
The Registered Veterinary Technician: Clinic Services is responsible for the health and well-being of Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) and owned animals in the OHS Clinic.

Duties and responsibilities

Ensure the emotional and physical health of OHS and owned animals

Provide surgical support to the veterinarian, including but not limited to surgical preparation and recovery, and administering and monitoring anesthesia

Provide medical and general animal assessment services

Administer prescribed treatments and other medical and diagnostic interventions

Provide education, information and support to OHS clients and other OHS staff

Assist the veterinarian as required

Represent OHS in a professional manner

Ensure accurate and timely recording of all veterinary records, including, but not limited to, controlled drug logs and surgical records

Be thoroughly familiar with pertinent legislation, regulations, guidelines, OHS policies and good animal care practices

Participate in supervision, evaluation and training sessions

Maintain OHS facilities and equipment

Prepare accurate expense accounts and other reports and forms

Maintain computerized files

Network with other service providers and professionals

Attend staff meetings and other meetings as required

Train and support student and work placements

Provide training and orientation to new staff as required

Train and support volunteers

Be familiar and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures

May be required to assist in the hiring of staff





May be required to assume the responsibilities of a Supervisor

Participate in appropriate OHS committees

Contribute to ongoing evaluation of program objectives

Participate in the identification and achievement of OHS objectives

Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of social, environmental, and cultural issues relating to animal welfare

May be required to participate in public relations and promotional activities

qualifications

A Veterinary Technician diploma from a recognized college

Registration with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians

A minimum of one year’s clinical experience

Experience in dental examination and cleaning

Supervisory and/or training experience a strong asset

Demonstrated excellent customer service, crisis management and conflict resolution skills

Demonstrated excellent teamwork abilitiesDemonstrated ability to relate well to people from a wide variety of backgrounds

Advanced verbal and written skills in English are required

Bilingualism (English/French) is preferred

Working conditions/physical requirements

Employee may be required to work evening, holiday and weekend shifts

Employee will be required to stand for long periods of time while performing work requiring concentration and manual dexterity.

Employment is conditional upon the ability to provide services in a protected manner, including, but not limited to, lifts and transfers of large animals and interaction with potentially aggressive animals

Employee will be required to wear a uniform designated by the employer

Employment is conditional upon the ability to work around all species of animals safely

Employment is conditional upon maintaining confidentiality of OHS information

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📌 Registered Vet Tech (RVT): Clinic Contract Full-Time (12 months)
🏢 Ottawa Humane Society
📍 Quebec City