Veterinary Assistant

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.

Our Values

Our core values include having compassion for the people and animals we serve. Being transparent with the individuals we interact with every day and the team members we work with. Each day striving for excellence in relation to animal welfare. Collaborating with one another to ensure a team spirit in caring for the animals. We take accountability for our actions and the impact we are making in pet-related care. All our values add up to ensure the upmost care, comfort and compassion and to treat the animals and the communities we serve with respect and kindness.

• Compassion
• Transparency
• Excellence
• Collaboration
• Accountability

Why You Should Join Our Team?

No on-call Enjoy a work/life balance in a career you love. As a Veterinary Assistant with the Ontario SPCA, you can help make a difference in the lives or animals without the long hours. Be part of an energetic team environment with others who share your passion for animal well-being.

• Create a brighter future for animals in need and the people who love them
• Competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits (For permanent full-time employees)
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Paid sick time (For permanent full-time employees)
• 3 weeks of vacation to start
• Predictable daytime hours
• Free onsite parking
• Discount on Ontario SPCA apparel, Paws & Give merchandise, Virtual pet care, and pet food too
• Opportunities for professional development

Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant ("VA") to provide care for animals within our Spay/Neuter clinic setting. 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.

A Typical Day

• Welcome clients and their pets.
• Booking clients into Veterinary Clinic
• 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.
• Conduct animal transfers

Set up For Success

• Animal care experience
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• Open availability including weekdays, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift 18 kg (40lbs) and pull 45 kg (100 lbs)
• Valid G drivers' licence with the ability to provide a clear driver's abstract
• Team player
• Previous clerical training and an asset
• Customer service experience an asset
• Certificate or College Diploma in Animal Care or working towards, preferred

We Can't Wait to Meet You

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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 embodies a culture that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging ("DEIB") and welcomes applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Our DEIB practices foster a fair and consistent environment, enabling everyone to feel welcomed, supported and valued in the workplace.

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

Our Commitment to a Human-Centered Hiring Process

Our organization complies with Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, and relevant privacy legislation. While we use technology to help manage applications efficiently, resumes are personally reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. From screening to interviews and final decisions, our process is rooted in a human-centered approach.