The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society·Barrie, Ontario
The Registered Veterinary Technician will assist veterinarians with surgical procedures, wellness exams, and anesthesia monitoring while providing compassionate care to shelter animals. They are also responsible for maintaining medical equipment, managing administrative tasks, and ensuring a clean, safe environment for animals in the clinic.
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.
Why You Should Join Our Team?
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.
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 anaesthetics 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.
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.
Candidates must be a validated Registered Veterinary Technician with 2-3 years of surgical experience and 1-4 years of overall experience in a high-volume clinic. A valid G driver's license and a passion for shelter medicine are required for this role.
Market context
In Ontario, Registered Veterinary Technician opportunities in high-volume clinics typically emphasize validated RVT credentials, surgical experience, and readiness for shelter medicine. Candidates may be more competitive with two to three years of surgical practice, a valid G driver's licence, and experience managing busy caseloads; review the role’s CAD 26.50–29 hourly range and listed benefits before applying. The requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving research time—confirm details and tailor your application to surgical responsibilities.