Veterinary Assistant

5 months ago

Port Mcnicoll, Canada Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Full time

**Who We Are**

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity and has been operating for 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario; we value all animals and advocate to treat them with respect and kindness. We strive to keep pets and families together and do so through a variety of community support services.

**Opportunity**

**Veterinary Assistant**:We are seeking a **Veterinary Assistant** to provide care for animals. This will include supporting the compassionate pre and post-op requirements of each animal. VA’s ensure a healthy environment for all our residents via routine grooming, housekeeping and disinfection accountabilities such as kennel cleaning and laundry. Although essential animal care and associated activities are the primary focus for this role, customer service and related client administrative duties are paramount to the clinic and therefore to the success of this position.

**Please note**: The Government of Canada funded these jobs through the Canada Summer Jobs program. You must be aged between 15 and 30 and be legally entitled to work in Canada. International students are not eligible.

**Status**: Full time, Contract length: 8 weeks - 35 hours/week

**Location**: Midland Animal Centre, Midland ON

**A Typical Day**
- Greeting clients and answering general inquiries regarding pre and post-op care
- Providing pre and post op care to the animals in our trust, under the direction of the RVT’s and Veterinarians
- Handling and soothing animals during examinations, treatments, and vaccinations
- Recording relevant information about animals, including weight and types of medication given
- General housekeeping and/or disinfection of the clinic including sterilization of hospital/medical equipment, cleaning floors and counter tops, crates etc.

**Why You Should Join Our Team?**
- Be part of an energetic team environment with others who share your passion for animal wellbeing
- Gain valuable knowledge & experience in the field of animal care
- Competitive compensation
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Predictable day time hours
- Onsite parking
- Discounted virtual pet care
- Discounted pet food and supplies
- Discounted Ontario SPCA PAWS & Give merchandise

**Do You Have What it Takes?**
- Animal care experience
- Open availability including weekdays, weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift 18 kg (40lbs) and pull 45 kg (100 lbs)
- Team player
- Certificate or College Diploma in Animal Care or working towards, preferred
- Previous clerical training and an asset
- Customer service experience an asset
- Between 15 and 30 years of age
- Legally entitled to work in Canada (which means you must have a valid Social Insurance Number)

**We Can’t Wait to Meet You**

Please forward your resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society provides accommodation during all stages of the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please advise us if you are contacted for an interview and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions, suggestions or required documents regarding accessibility in a different format, please contact us at 888-668-7722.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: $17.80 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Port Mcnicoll, ON L0K 1R0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- The Government of Canada funded this job through the Canada Summer Jobs program. To be eligible you must be between the ages of 15 & 30. Do you meet this requirement?
- The Government of Canada funded this job through the Canada Summer Jobs program. To be eligible you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Do you meet this requirement?
- This position requires the ability to lift 18 kg (40lbs) and control up animals up to 40kg (100+ lbs). Is this something you would be comfortable with?

**Experience**:

- Clerical: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Animal Care: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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