Veterinarian - Ottawa, Canada - Ottawa Humane Society

Ottawa Humane Society

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Are you looking for a position where you can make a difference in the lives of animals? Does the idea of connecting pets with loving families bring a smile to your face? Then our
Veterinary Technician position might be the perfect role for you

The Ottawa Humane Society has been a leader in animal welfare since 1888. Join us and make your contribution to keeping Ottawa's animals healthy and safe.

As a part of our animal care team, the Veterinary Technician - Animal Care is responsible for providing veterinary technician services in the kennels to animals in the OHS' care.

JOB PURPOSE

The
Veterinarian is responsible for the health and well-being of animals in the care of the Ottawa Humane Society, including for owned animals aboard the OHS Mobile Spay Neuter Clinic vehicle and in community clinics.

This position is responsible for performing veterinary rounds and surgical and medical treatments and interventions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform veterinary rounds to assess and treat animals within established protocols
Follow and support all organizational and medical protocols
Examine animals preoperatively to determine their ability to withstand surgery
Perform surgical sterilizations in a safe and efficient manner utilizing high volume sterilization techniques
Perform other surgical interventions including dentistry
Provide crisis medical services in emergency situations
Provide direction and supervision to the surgical team
Provide necropsy and other tests and assessments to provide expert opinion and testimony
Ensure practice is in accordance with CVO regulations
Provide case consultation to other staff and managers
Maintain excellent relationships with the veterinary community, other service providers, professionals and OHS partners
Assist in the development of standard operating procedures within assigned functional areas
Provide advice and assistance to directors, other managers, the CEO and the Board of Directors and its committees as required
Be thoroughly familiar with, and ensure adherence to, pertinent legislation, regulations, guidelines, OHS policies, procedures, collective agreement, good animal care practices, and veterinary standards of practice and best practices
Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of social, environmental and cultural issues relating to animal welfare, herd health, husbandry, shelter medicine and veterinary practices
Produce and maintain accurate reports, records, and files
Participate in supervision, evaluation, training and other meetings as required
Participate in the assessment of staff performance
Provide supervision and guidance to staff within clinic operations
Support the activities of staff, volunteers, students and work placements and provide orientation and training as required
Be familiar with and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures
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 Chief Veterinarian

QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Current college of Veterinarians of Ontario License
Minimum two years' of clinical experience with small animals
Demonstrated excellent crisis management skills
Small mammal, bird, and reptile experience an asset

- supervisory and/or training experienece is preferred
- training in high volume spay/neuter is preferred
- professional working proficiency on spoken English and full proficiency in written English in required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employee may be required to work occasional evening, holiday and weekend shifts
Employee will be required to be oncall during specified hours on evenings and weekends
Employment is conditional upon the ability to provide services in a safe manner, including, but not limited to, lifts and transfers of large animals and interaction with potentially aggressive animals
Employees will be required to work offsite across the City of Ottawa in tight work conditions
Employees will be required to stand for long periods of time while performing work requiring concentration and manual dexterity
Employee may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather
Employee will be required to wear a uniform designated by the employer
Employment is conditional upon maintaining confidentiality of OHS information
Employment is conditional upon the ability to work around all species of animals safely

The Ottawa Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. The OHS offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes.

If you are contacted by the OHS regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation.