Veterinary Technician
Requisition ID: 20893
Department: Emergency & Protective Services Dept.
Service: By-law & Regulatory Services
Branch: Operational Support & Reg Srvcs Branch
Employment Type: 2 Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Employment Type: 1 Part-time Temporary - Until the end of the current year.
Work Hours: 24.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $32.502 - $38.027 per hour (2024 rates of pay) (under review)
Location: Spay&Neuter Clinic, 26 Concourse Gt.
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Administrative and Support Services
Application Close: 20/02/2026
JOB SUMMARY
Operational Support and Regulatory Services is responsible for new and amended by-law implementation support, technical support and administration for various municipal programs such as Private Parking Enforcement Agency Program, Noise Exemptions, Fire Route applications and Dog in Park Designation programs, business licensing technical support, Performance Measurement & Reporting to measure progress against work plans, administrative support of the Spay/Neuter Clinic and contract renewal for municipal animal shelter services, and Dispatch, Training & Logistics for training and certification of staff, procurement, business applications and by-law dispatch services.
You work with the Veterinarian and the Spay/Neuter Clinic Coordinator to provide surgical support to the Spay/Neuter Clinic. You are responsible for maintaining a sterile surgical environment, preparing anaesthetics, a high standard of pre- and post-operative patient animal care, monitoring related surgical supplies and equipment, maintaining compliance with College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO) standards and the Health Disciplines Act (Pharmacy), and providing support to By-law Services’ commitment to excellence and quality care in the provision of animal spay and neuter services.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 2 year community college Veterinary Technician program
Minimum of 1 year of related experience
Completion of health and safety training required by legislation and by the Corporation of the City of Ottawa
Successful completion of exam plus annual continuing education (on-going)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Proper care and handling of animals
- Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation and regulations of the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO)
- General knowledge of City of Ottawa’s policies and procedures related to health and safety
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Deal with emergency situations within parameters specified by the Clinic Veterinarian and the College of Veterinarians of Ontario
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all job related contacts and the general public to properly complete all required forms, and to clearly and concisely present written and verbal information
- Respond to telephone inquiries for information respecting the Spay/Neuter Clinic (service fees, identification and immunization requirements, etc.), book appointments, complete admission forms, and file as required
- Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all City of Ottawa corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to occupational health and safety
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
- You will initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.