Veterinary receptionist Jobs in Scarborough, ON

Monday, April 7, 2025

Our Vision : To be a leader in animal welfare, working for a compassionate society where all animals are respected and valued.

Our Mission : To Improve the Lives of Animals.

Job Summary

The Veterinary Assistant, under the direction of the Assistant Manager, Shelter Veterinary Care, is a member of shelter care team, responsible for assisting staff with all aspects of animal health and wellness. This position is also responsible for assisting with clinical procedures, stocking and cleaning of clinic facilities and upkeep, cleaning and maintenance of clinic equipment and supplies.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

• Assist with client and patient intake and discharge for clinic appointments
• Ensure all exam and treatment areas are properly cleaned between patients and biosecurity measures are properly employed
• Safely and humanely restrain patients, striving for methods that cause the lowest amount of stress possible
• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and tools
• Ensure exam and operating rooms are stocked
• Assist vet and vet technicians with procedures
• Provide care for animals after procedures
• Change animal bandages, bedding, and kennels as required
• Administer medications
• Assist in collecting samples such as blood or urine for testing
• Assist in emergency first aid
• Communicate with and provide support to clients
• Educate clients about animal health, conditions, and proper care
• Maintain equipment according to manufacturer instructions and ensure appropriate quality control measures are performed

Record abnormalities through HVC protocols and procedures

Discard of expired / unused portions of medications / Drugs appropriately

Qualifications / Requirements

Work Conditions

Candidate Potential

At Toronto Humane Society, we value diverse perspectives and recognize that a great candidate may not check every box. If you're passionate about animal welfare and believe you have the potential to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you may not meet every listed qualification. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are committed to providing a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Toronto Humane Society is committed to building and sustaining a diverse and equitable workplace where people’s unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, respected, and welcome. We recognize that a diverse and empowered workforce helps us better serve our animals, clients, and community and contributes to Toronto Humane Society’s overall growth and success. Therefore, we strongly encourage qualified applications from underrepresented and equity-deserving groups within the animal welfare sector, including Indigenous, Black, racialized, immigrant, 2S / LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.

Accommodation Needs

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

Use of AI in Recruitment

To streamline our hiring process, we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency, the core evaluation of candidates is carried out by our human resources team. This approach ensures a personalized review that allows us to gain a comprehensive understanding of the applicant's unique skills and potential.

Next Steps

We thank all applicants for their interest in Toronto Humane Society, however due to the high number of applications we receive, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

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