** Full Time Veterinary Assistant **

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 core values include having compassion for the people and animals we serve. Each day striving for excellence in relation to animal welfare. Collaborating with one another to ensure a team spirit in caring for the animals. 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.

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!
• Discount on Ontario SPCA apparel, Paws & Give merchandise, Virtual pet care, and pet food too!
• 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.

Booking clients into Veterinary Clinic
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

Animal care experience
High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
Open availability including weekdays, weekends and holidays
Previous clerical training and an asset
Customer service experience an asset
Certificate or College Diploma in Animal Care or working towards, preferred

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. The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society provides accommodation during all stages of the recruitment process. While we use technology to help manage applications efficiently, resumes are personally reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.