Posted 3 months ago
Registered Veterinary Technician (Veterinary
@ The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
Barrie, Ontario
Overview
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician to support shelter animal care and assist veterinarians with surgery, wellness procedures and recovery across its Ontario clinics. The role offers predictable weekday daytime hours with no on-call duties, and pay depends on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians with surgery, wellness procedures and recovery
- Prepare and monitor anesthetics and surgical equipment
- Handle and care for animals using low-stress techniques
- Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under veterinary direction
- Provide administrative support and clinic housekeeping
Requirements summary:
- Valid Registered Veterinary Technician status
- 2-3 years of surgical experience
- 1-4 years as a registered veterinary technician
- Passion for shelter medicine
- Valid G driver's licence with clear abstract
- Weekday availability
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Registered Veterinary Technician |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Employee discount, Transit support, Free or discounted meals |
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The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
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The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is Ontario’s animal welfare charity.
Full company description
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity, established in 1873. The Society, and its network of animal welfare communities, facilitate and provide for province-wide leadership on matters relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals and the promotion of animal well-being. Offering a variety of mission-based programs including community-based sheltering, animal wellness services, provincial animal transfers, shelter health & wellness, high-volume spay/neuter services, animal rescue, animal advocacy, Indigenous partnership programs and humane education, the Ontario SPCA is Ontario’s animal welfare charity. OntarioSPCA.ca Adopt • Learn • Volunteer • Donate Charitable Business Number 88969 1044 RR0002
- LinkedIn followers
- 6,040
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 150
- Reported office locations
- 16586 Woodbine Avenue, Stouffville, Ontario L4A2W3, CA
- Business categories
- Law Enforcement
- Other recorded names
- The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
- Specialties
- Animal Welfare
- Spay/Neuter Services
- Humane Education
- Animal Sheltering
- Shelter Health and Wellness
- Rescue & Relief Services
- Animal care
- and Ontario animals
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity, established in 1873. The Society, and its network of animal welfare communities, facilitate and provide for province-wide leadership on matters relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals and the promotion of animal well-being. Offering a variety of mission-based programs including community-based sheltering, animal wellness services, provincial…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Stouffville, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1873 |
| Specialties | Animal WelfareSpay/Neuter ServicesHumane EducationAnimal ShelteringShelter Health and WellnessRescue & Relief ServicesAnimal careand Ontario animals |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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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 an RVT 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!
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- 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
- Participate in Wellness and MASH clinics throughout the province!
Opportunity
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT):What if you could create a brighter future for animals in need and the people who love them? We are seeking an RVT with a passion for shelter medicine to assist in shelter animal care.
The Ontario SPCA operates two spay/neuter clinics, a wellness clinic, SPCA Mobile Animal Wellness Services unit, and hosts MASH-style clinics to bring routine care and spay/neuter services to underserved communities. We also find loving homes for thousands of animals each year at our animal centres across the province – animals who depend on the compassion of a veterinary care team to bring them back to health so they can get their second chance. This position, both challenging and rewarding, is suitable for those who love to work in a fast-paced and structured environment.
Please Note: Pay rate is dependent on experience.
A Typical Day
- Welcome clients and their pets.
- Assisting veterinarian with animals before, during, and following surgery as well as assisting them with wellness procedures.
- Preparing surgical equipment, administering, and monitoring anesthetics and post-surgery clean up.
- Handling, restraining, and caring for animals undergoing treatment and surgery using low stress and fear free techniques.
- Preparing and administering medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
- Monitoring the recovery of animals’ post-surgery.
- Providing exceptional care for our animals during their stay.
- General administrative duties including booking appointments.
- General house-keeping duties and sterilizing of hospital/medical equipment.
Set up For Success
- Validation of being a Registered Veterinary Technician
- 2-3 years of surgical experience required.
- 1-4 years of experience as a registered veterinary technician, preferably within a high-volume animal clinic
- Passion for shelter medicine
- Administrative experience an asset
- Available to work weekdays
- Valid G drivers’ license with the ability to provide a clear driver’s abstract
We Can’t Wait to Meet You!
- Click Apply Now and upload your resume and cover letter.
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 888-668-7722.
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.
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