Veterinary Technician 1
City of Toronto · Municipal Licensing & Standards, MLS Toronto Animal Services
This job in plain words
This is a 12-month temporary, full-time lead role at Toronto Animal Services, based at 1300 Sheppard Ave West. The job leads daily clinic and shelter work, supports veterinarians with treatments and surgeries, and guides other vet technicians and staff.
Can you apply?
The posting is listed as an outside (external) posting, so people who meet the requirements can apply. Citizenship or work permit rules are not stated.
- Education
- College diploma · Post-secondary diploma from an Ontario accredited college program, such as Animal Health Technology or Veterinary Technology.
- Experience
- Extensive experience in direct animal care, in an animal shelter setting. Experience with a computerized records system and standard PC software.
- Job type
- Full-time, temporary for 12 months. 10-hour rotating shifts, 7 days a week, 80 hours per two-week pay period.
What they ask for:
- Post-secondary diploma from an Ontario accredited veterinary technology college program.
- Registered and in good standing with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians.
- Extensive hands-on experience in animal shelter care.
- Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence, obtained by the time of job offer.
- Rabies immunization with regular titre testing.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
What you would do
- Organize and direct daily clinic and shelter activities.
- Oversee daily animal care, feeding, grooming and cleanliness.
- Assist veterinarians with treatments, surgeries and dental procedures.
- Calculate dosages and monitor animals under anesthesia and recovery.
- Train, assign and direct clinic, shelter staff and volunteers.
- Complete patient records, drug logs and incident reports.
How to apply
Apply online through the official City of Toronto job posting before the closing date. Accommodation during the application process is available on request.
Good to know:
- Travel to other City sites is required, such as 146 The East Mall and 821 Progress Ave.
- The Class G licence must be obtained by the time of job offer.
- Overtime and weekend work follow the Collective Agreement.
- Work is outdoors in all weather and around odours, noise and animal waste.
We wrote this summary automatically from the official posting. Only the posting on the City of Toronto career site counts: read it before you apply.
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