Veterinary Technician

Job Title: Registered Wildlife Veterinary Technician
Organization: Toronto Wildlife Centre
Location: Currently located in Downsview Park (North York) with plans to move to the Rouge National Urban Park (Scarborough)

• Status: Temporary, Full-time
• Start Date: October 2024
• Compensation: Starting at $20 per hour, commensurate with experience

About Toronto Wildlife Centre

Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) is a registered charity that provides rescue, medical care and rehabilitation to sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife as well as public education about wildlife issues. TWC is the busiest wildlife centre in Canada, admitting approximately 6,000 patients annually, with more than 300 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians represented. For more information, please visit our website: torontowildlifecentre.com

Job Summary

Toronto Wildlife Centre is looking for a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to work with over 300 native Ontario species in a fully accredited veterinary hospital with full-time wildlife veterinary staff. This role combines wildlife medicine and wildlife rehabilitation and will have you involved with all aspects of animal care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting with animal triage and admissions
• Diagnostic imaging and lab work
• Veterinary nursing care
• Assisting with surgical and medical procedures, including anesthetic monitoring
• Hospital maintenance
• Maintaining medical records
• Coordinating patient daily care
• Developing rehabilitation plans
• Other duties as required

Experience and Qualifications:

• Registered veterinary technician (RVT)
• Ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years clinical experience
• Previous work with zoo, wildlife or exotics is an asset, although not required
• Passion for wildlife medicine and conservation
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Rabies vaccinated with a current titre
• Available to work rotating weekends and holidays

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced office/hospital environment, with noise and the possibility of frequent interruptions
• This position requires working near materials and animals that may trigger allergic reactions
• Open office/hospital environment, with noise and frequent interruption
• Hours/shifts will fluctuate depending on job demands and includes shift work that includes weekends, early evenings and statutory holidays
• Required to walk on concrete floors in the building

What Toronto Wildlife Centre can offer:

• Paid membership and dues
• TWC Uniform
• Paid vacation
• Continuing education (CE) funds for professional development
• Training in wildlife medicine and wildlife rehabilitation including identification, handling, natural history and husbandry

How to Apply

Send cover letter and resume to veterinary@torontowildlifecentre.com , with the subject line “Registered Wildlife Veterinary Technician”.

We would like to thank you for your interest in this position. Unfortunately, due to the anticipated number of candidates only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

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