registered veterinary technician
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October 15, 2024
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Oakville & Milton Humane Society
Job details
*JOB SUMMARY: *
As a Veterinary Technician, you will be a vital contributor to our mission of providing exceptional care to the animals under our guardianship. Your expertise, empathy, and technical proficiency will be instrumental in ensuring the well-being and health of the animals we serve.
Reporting to the Manager, Medical Care, the Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) is a very rewarding position and an integral part of the shelter and is responsible for providing all aspects of medical care and support for the animals in the care of OMHS. Working closely with the Animal Care Attendant (ACAs), the RVT will ensure that the care and welfare of all animals in the shelter is maintained in accordance with OMHS expectations and protocols. They provide daily care to animals in the isolation area and wildlife areas; administer daily medications and processes animals through the shelter. They require the ability to organize, and co-ordinate assigned work to make informed decisions concerning animal health and treatment. It is expected of the RVT to handle all animals with the utmost humane treatment, ensuring minimal stress.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
*ANIMAL INTAKE*
· Conduct comprehensive assessments of animals (age, sex, health, behavior).
· Provide daily care and support to shelter animals, both domestic and wild.
· Assist with animal intake and coordinate vet appointments as needed.
· Ensure all animals receive necessary vaccinations as per shelter protocols.
· Maintain effective communication with Lost & Found, APO team, and Adoption team.
· Contribute to adoption, foster care, and euthanasia discussions.
*ANIMAL CONTROL*
· Collaborate with APS (Animal Protection Services) to address suspected cruelty or abuse cases and offer guidance.
· Conduct humane euthanasia for wild animals as required and provide training to Animal Protection Officers on humane euthanasia procedures.
*ANIMAL HEALTH*
· Conduct comprehensive health exams, and necessary daily treatments.
· Enforce microchip policy for animal identification.
· Act as a liaison between the shelter and community vets for appointments.
· Schedule surgeries, follow shelter procedures, and work during disease outbreaks.
· Implement vet orders, maintain complete medical records, and administer vaccinations.
· Assist with additional duties as needed, such as equipment maintenance and cage cleaning.
*EDUCATION*
· Actively participate in humane education efforts for staff and the general public.
· Provide guidance and advice on animal isolation, medical care, and treatment.
· Serve as a knowledgeable resource for health-related inquiries from the public, staff, volunteers, and foster families, addressing public health concerns by directing them to the appropriate contacts.
*REGULATORY*
· Ensure strict adherence to health and safety policies and procedures.
· Maintain meticulous records, including medical records, drug and vaccine logs, foster files, wildlife documentation, and financial records.
· Actively contribute to staff meetings with ideas for enhancing animal care services.
· Stay informed about developments in animal welfare and industry practices.
· Exercise discretion and sound judgment to uphold the organization's positive reputation.
· Wholeheartedly support the organization's objectives and mission.
· Fulfill additional assignments as directed by the Director or their appointee.
· Complete any other tasks as requested or assigned.
*TEAMWORK*
· Maintain professionalism and respect in all interactions.
· Embrace flexibility and contribute positively to the Animal Care Team.
· Foster open and respectful communication with colleagues, volunteers, and co-op students, addressing issues with your manager.
· Attend required staff meetings and provide insights on departmental policies and procedures.
· Cultivate a compassionate and helpful environment with a positive attitude toward colleagues.
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LocationOakville, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$23.69HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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