Stellerton - Rvt / Vt / Animal Protection Inspector

**Qualifications, Experience, and Skills**:
**Job Title**:RVT / VT / Animal Protection Inspector
**Location**:Nova Scotia SPCA - Provincial Office, Dartmouth Nova Scotia

**Job Type**: Full time
**Compensation**:Ranging from $22-$30/h, with considerations for relevant experience
**Start Date**:As soon as possible

**Are you a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant looking to take your animal care knowledge and experience out of the clinic and into the community?**
- and solutions-based mindset, be comfortable with animal handling, professional in managing difficult and stressful situations, and eager to lean and understand the legal aspects of the position. This position requires frequent vehicle travel - sometimes over long distances - and a valid driver’s license.

While this position is based out of the our Cape Breton, location, there is potential for opportunities in other regions of the province, from time to time.

Please see below for more details on the position and information on how to apply.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Participation in investigations and inspections, including planning, preparing, and actively responding to calls.
- Enforcement of the Nova Scotia Animal Protection Act, and municipal by-laws as outlined for the communities we serve.
- Providing education to individuals and communities on humane practices, animal care, and intervention.
- Assessing and evaluating standards of animal care, including taking thoughtful and appropriate measures to safeguard animal welfare.
- Planning, preparing, and carrying out the collection or rescue of animals when necessary.
- Preparing case files, providing detailed reports and information, maintaining various database files.
- Communicating with the public to share updated information and resolutions.
- Liaising and fostering good relationships with all agencies concerns with the administration of laws and practices that help meet the objectives of the Society.
- Some travel and rotational on-call duties as part of the Investigations team.
- Animal Care-related duties as requested.

**What we offer**:

- Complete job-required courses related to the role, as well as other specialized training including Animal Protection.
- Dental and health benefits including Teladoc telemedicine service (after 3 months).
- RRSP matching contributions (after 1 year).
- Internal employee rewards program.
- Employee discount for veterinary services, pet food, and at SPCA thrift stores.
- Enhanced compensation for on-call response

**Qualifications, Experience and Skills**:

- Completion of a Veterinary Technology courses or program is ideal.
- Where applicable, in good standing with provincial licensing boards.
- Prior experience in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter setting.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. without assistance.
- Professional demeanor in navigating responding to inquiries, complaints, and difficult situations.
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Animal care and handling experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- A criminal record check is required to attain appointment from the Dept. of Justice.

**Is would be considered an asset to have**:

- Knowledge of the Legal system, court proceedings, and Animal Protection Act.
- Knowledge of community bylaws.
- Previous experience in working with First Nations communities.
- **We thank all applicants for their interest in the position, however, only those selected for screening will be contacted.**_

Pay: $22.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road