Job Description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Animal Care Manager, the Animal Health Technician (AHT) will coordinate all aspects of animal health within the animal centre. This will include overseeing medical intakes for felines and canines that are new to the shelter and ongoing health assessments, conducting diagnostic testing and assigning medical treatment plans in accordance with our standard operating procedures. This position relies heavily on the administrative component of medical record keeping and scheduling.

Position Schedule:

8-16 hours per week 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, 1 or 2 weekday or weekend day (exact day of the week tbd) on-site at the GTHS Animal Centre in Collingwood, and some occasional in-person events in the community. Occasional evenings, after-hours, and off-site work will be required occasionally.

The Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) envisions a community that is compassionate and caring towards pets and each other. At the GTHS, we are passionate about solving the impossible until it becomes possible. We support lifelong learning in our team's continued pursuit of information to empower them in their current role. Our values direct our organization in all that we do, from the programs and services we create, to our policies and procedures, our team, and to how we ultimately care for our pets and community. Our values include:

Compassion for Pets and People Well-Being Perseverance Inclusivity Lifelong Learning

Roles and Responsibilities:

Animal Health

Ensure health and wellness is maintained for all GTHS animals working within organizational SOPs and treatment plans Conducts intake examinations within 24 hours on all animals entering the GTHS program following associated medical procedures Work with Animal Care Manager, Care Coordinators, and Director of Medicine/Veterinarian to ensure optimum health is maintained within the shelter and foster environment Monitor GTHS animals to ensure that medical treatment plans and prescriptions are accurately followed Prepare and interpret diagnostics as required including urinalysis, ear swabs, etc. Maintain detailed and complete medical records for each GTHS animal using our database system and ensuring that adopters have full access to medical records Ensure medical memos, exams and treatments are complete and accurate in Petpoint and updated in real time Ensure that all medical assessments, conditions, and disclosures are communicated tostaff, volunteers, and adopters Ensure that yourself and your teamwork in a safe, healthy, and supportive environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

Post-secondary education in Animal Science, Veterinary Technologies, Animal Care, or equivalent work experience A graduate from an OAVT accredited college
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2 years' experience working in a veterinary hospital is required Solid understanding of shelter medicine, or experience in a shelter setting, would be ideal
Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

Strong time management and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrated leadership capabilities Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance the health and wellbeing of the animals in our care Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
Animal Handling & Welfare:

Ability to work with all temperaments and sizes of cats and dogs with a sound foundation in basic animal handling, and/or animal behaviour (aligned with GTHS handling protocols) Demonstrates understanding and passion for animal welfare congruent with our values
Productivity:

Self-motivated with a proven ability to complete tasks with competency and accuracy Strong time management skills demonstrated through past work
Technology:

Strong computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data entry with keen attention to detail and accuracy. Google Sheets experience is an asset Knowledge of or experience with PetPoint database systems would be an asset
Licensing & Transportation:

Clean driving record, current Full Ontario driver's license - Class G, and ability to drive the GTHS cargo van to off-site locations on occasion is a condition of employment

Value Alignment:

Genuine interest in the welfare of animals and congruent values with the organization Value alignment to the GTHS values of compassion for pets & people, perseverance, inclusivity, well-being, and life-long learning

Working Conditions

This role requires work with animals on site (feline and canine) in a high-volume shelter environment. This position necessitates regular, hands-on work with animals of diverse breeds, sizes, and behaviors. The work environment inherently contains common animal-related allergens, including but not limited to fur, dander, and cleaning agents. This role also requires prolonged sitting (up to 8 hours/day), computer usage for extended periods, as well as prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds as necessary. Additional duties may include performing physical tasks related to animal handling, cleaning, and general facility maintenance. This role may require working alone and closing the animal centre. As such, you are able to perform all the essential duties of the position in such an environment.

Position Perks:

Opportunities for team connections and collaboration in person Professional development/training opportunities Regular interactions with adorable animals and a meaningful impact in daily work
If this position sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your resume and cover letter on Indeed's job portal directly https://ca.indeed.com. This position will remain open until it is filled. Interviews will be scheduled as candidates are selected.

*We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The GTHS will endeavor to make accommodations based on individual accommodation needs, if you are in need of accommodations please contact careers@gths.ca in confidence.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Collingwood, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

a) What is your interest in this role? b) Why are you interested in working for the GTHS? Are you a registered veterinarian technician (RVT) in Ontario in good standing? Are you looking for 1 or 2 days per week? Are you available/interested in Saturday shift as an option? What day(s)/week is your availability?
Education:

Secondary School (required)
Experience:

veterinarian technician: 2 years (required) Shelter: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person