Registered Vet Tech (RVT): Clinic Contract Full-Time (12 months)Contract Full Time Registered Vet Tech Ottawa, ON, CASalary Range: $26.96 To $32.82 Hourlyjob purposeThe 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 responsibilitiesEnsure the emotional and physical health of OHS and owned animalsProvide surgical support to the veterinarian, including but not limited to surgical preparation and recovery, and administering and monitoring anesthesiaProvide medical and general animal assessment servicesAdminister prescribed treatments and other medical and diagnostic interventionsProvide education, information and support to OHS clients and other OHS staffAssist the veterinarian as requiredRepresent OHS in a professional mannerEnsure accurate and timely recording of all veterinary records, including, but not limited to, controlled drug logs and surgical recordsBe thoroughly familiar with pertinent legislation, regulations, guidelines, OHS policies and good animal care practicesParticipate in supervision, evaluation and training sessionsMaintain OHS facilities and equipmentPrepare accurate expense accounts and other reports and formsMaintain computerized filesNetwork with other service providers and professionalsAttend staff meetings and other meetings as requiredTrain and support student and work placementsProvide training and orientation to new staff as requiredTrain and support volunteersBe familiar and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and proceduresMay be required to assist in the hiring of staffMay be required to assume the responsibilities of a SupervisorParticipate in appropriate OHS committeesContribute to ongoing evaluation of program objectivesParticipate in the identification and achievement of OHS objectivesMaintain a comprehensive knowledge of social, environmental, and cultural issues relating to animal welfareMay be required to participate in public relations and promotional activitiesqualificationsA Veterinary Technician diploma from a recognized collegeRegistration with the Ontario Association of Veterinary TechniciansA minimum of one year's clinical experienceExperience in dental examination and cleaningSupervisory and/or training experience a strong assetDemonstrated excellent customer service, crisis management and conflict resolution skillsDemonstrated excellent teamwork abilitiesDemonstrated ability to relate well to people from a wide variety of backgroundsAdvanced verbal and written skills in English are requiredBilingualism (English/French) is preferredWorking conditions/physical requirementsEmployee may be required to work evening, holiday and weekend shiftsEmployee 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 secure manner, including, but not limited to, lifts and transfers of large animals and interaction with potentially aggressive animalsEmployee will be required to wear a uniform designated by the employerEmployment is conditional upon the ability to work around all species of animals safelyEmployment is conditional upon maintaining confidentiality of OHS information

📌 Registered Vet Tech (Riviere-des-Prairies—Pointe-aux-Trembles)
🏢 Ottawa Humane Society
📍 Riviere-des-Prairies—Pointe-aux-Trembles