Assistant / Registered Veterinary Technician

Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides • Full-time • Oakville, Ontario, Canada • USD $ 41k / year • 3m ago

At Lions Foundation Canada Dog Guides (LFCDG), we help people with medical or physical disabilities lead independent lives by providing them with a dog guide at no cost to support them in their daily lives. The school is unique in offering seven programs serving 150-200 new clients annually and supporting over 1000 active clients. The school operates out of our central location in Oakville, ON and a breeding and training facility in Breslau, ON, with plans to move to our new leading-edge facility in early 2026.

Our Values:

Integrity
Diversity & Inclusion
Excellence
Empathy
Respect

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a motivated Assistant / Registered Veterinary Technician to join our veterinary team. This position is based primarily at our Oakville location (3 days/week), with 1 day/week at our Guelph (Breslau) location. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently while also thriving as part of a collaborative team. Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification is preferred.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

Assist veterinarian and training staff as needed
Nursing and caring for patients
Collection of blood and urine samples
Surgery preparation, anesthesia, and monitoring
Position animals for radiographs
Veterinary dentistry
Demonstrate a high level of care and concern for canine wellbeing
Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and volunteers
Provide excellent customer service while communicating with and educating foster families on preventative care, follow-up care, medications and general pet wellness
Maintain a clean and safe vet clinic/kennel environment
Maintain accurate medical and behavioral records
Follow all required health and safety policies and procedures

You will bring to the opportunity:

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and/or proven knowledge and clinic experience is preferred
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
Proven passion for and ability to work with dogs of all breeds and sizes
Self-starter and able to work independently with limited supervision but also the willingness and ability to effectively function as a member of a larger team as well as take and follow instructions and directions
Demonstrated capacity to work in a busy and at times, noisy work environment
Excellent organization and time-management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize workloads, multi-task, respond adeptly to shifting priorities and act quickly to immediate needs
Proven experience and knowledge of veterinary procedures, such as administering medications, drawing blood and assisting in surgeries
Comfortable and safe handling skills for dogs of all sizes and temperaments
Understand and demonstrate proper animal husbandry protocols
Ability to identify signs of canine ill health and treat as prescribed
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Accurate record keeping
Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
Flexible availability
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Valid G2 or G driver’s license
Police background check for vulnerable sector

Position Details

Location: Oakville and Guelph (Breslau), ON
Type: Full-time, 6-month contract (with potential for extension)
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

How to Apply

If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to work with talented and compassionate colleagues (both two and four-legged variety), please send your resume and a cover letter to hr@dogguides.com by October 20th, 2025. Please quote the job title in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Commitment to Inclusion

Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is committed to employing people from diverse backgrounds, and we actively demonstrate inclusiveness through fair, equitable and accessible hiring practices. We recognize the strength of different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome candidates who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons within the LGBTQ+ community. We feel it is important as an organization that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection and placement process. Alternative format available on Request.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From $41,000.00 per year

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