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Registered Veterinary Technologist, PALS mobile unit
Temporary, Fixed-Term, 6-month contract
(Anticipated) Start Date: April 30, 2025; End Date: October 1, 2025
ABOUT EHS
The Edmonton Humane Society has been an animal welfare leader in the Edmonton community since 1907. We are more than a shelter. We are a a safe haven for the thousands of animals that come into our care each year, We play a key role in the Edmonton region by enriching the lives of people and their companion animals not only through our sheltering, but through our programs, services and community engagement.
The Role
This role is ideal for those seeking a new challenge and looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the community while at the same time maintaining work-life balance.
The Mobile spay/neuter clinic provides access to care for Edmonton residents who qualify under the low-income guideline set out by the Government of Alberta and support Trap, Neuter Release initiatives in the surrounding Edmonton area. The Registered Veterinary Technologists on-board responsibilities include patient flow, premedication, surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring and surgical recovery period as well as client counselling to ensure optimal patient care. This is an amazing opportunity to join a progressive organization with a skilled medical team to help make a difference in your community.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Intake of Patients
- Informing the owner/caretaker of procedures and risks involved to obtain informed consent for surgery, vaccination, microchip and/or parasite medication.
- Document the animal’s correct weight and place the animal in a cage with identification documents on the front of the cage.
- Assist the veterinarian in performing a physical exam prior to surgery.
- Preparation of medication for each patient after intake; including injectable pre-medication/anesthesia, analgesia injectable and oral; vaccines, microchip.
Surgical Duties
- Assist with pre-medication of patients and prepare patient for surgery.
- Assist with monitoring patients during anesthesia and during recovery.
- Assist with clean-up, including washing gross debris from surgical instruments/surgical packs, cleaning surfaces, cages and floor, returning all equipment and supplies to correct area for storage.
- Assist with data entry using Shelter software.
- Assist with patient discharge.
Education & Requirements
- Accredited Animal Health Technology Diploma
- ABVMA license ‘In Good Standing’
- Experience in performing high-volume/high quality spay neuter is an asset
Skills & Abilities
As the ideal candidate, you will have a passion for people, performance and diversity (and of course animal welfare). You have the ability to work both independently and as a team. You have the ability to work well in stressful situations and adapt accordingly
Compensation & Hours
- Compensation: EHS offers a competitive not-for-profit compensation package
- Hours: This position requires travel throughout Edmonton and surrounding area and will consist of daytime shifts, two times per week May 1 to October 1, 2025.
The Mobile Unit season will run 2 days per week from May 6 to October 1, 2025
The Edmonton Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer and we thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However, only those candidates considered for employment will be contacted.
The Edmonton Humane Society was founded on the principles of creating positive change in our community. Our hiring practices embrace compassion, support for our staff and volunteers and our role as a community leader. We understand that creating a culture of belonging where people’s unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, respected, and viewed as an asset helps us serve our community and animals better. Our commitment to employment practices representing diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and reconciliation helps us support pet owners facing access to care challenges, strengthens the human-animal bond, and builds a more compassionate, engaged, inclusive society.
The Edmonton Humane Society is a COR-certified employer, recognized by Alberta’s Certificate of Recognition program for its dedication to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety for staff, volunteers, and the animals in our care.