Veterinary Technician: Canada Summer Jobs (Contract FT - 8 wks)

Ottawa Humane Society•Ottawa, ON

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Veterinary Technician: Animal Care is responsible for the health and well-being of Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) and other animals in the shelter, including providing medical assessments and interventions. This is a temporary contract position through the Canada Summer Jobs program, lasting 8 weeks from June 29, 2026, to August 23, 2026. The role involves monitoring and ensuring the emotional and physical health of animals, providing medical assessments and treatments, educating clients, managing animal files, and ensuring data accuracy. The position also requires maintaining knowledge of animal welfare issues, supporting colleagues, and understanding relevant legislation and OHS policies. The role may involve assuming some responsibilities of the Supervisor: Kennel.

Requirements

Veterinary Technician diploma from a recognized college
Professional working proficiency in spoken English and limited working proficiency in written English is required
Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Nice To Haves

Registration with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure the emotional and physical health of OHS animals
Provide medical animal assessment services
Administer prescribed treatments and other medical and diagnostic interventions
Provide education, information and support to OHS clients
Track and ensure closure on all OHS animal files
Ensure accuracy of data entered into Chameleon
Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of social, environmental and cultural issues relating to animal health and welfare
Support the activities of coworkers, volunteers, students and work placements and provide orientation and training as required
Be thoroughly familiar with pertinent legislation, regulations, guidelines, OHS policies, procedures, collective agreement, and good animal care practices
Produce and maintain accurate reports, records, and files
Participate in supervision, evaluation, training and other meetings as required
Participate in the identification and evaluation of OHS program goals and objectives
Participate in professional development opportunities
Represent the OHS in a professional manner
Participate in public relations and promotional activities as required
May be required to assume some of the responsibilities of Supervisor: Kennel