At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform spay/neuter surgeries and provide care for animals in need.
- Company: Join the Ontario SPCA, a 150-year-old charity dedicated to animal welfare.
- Benefits: Enjoy work/life balance with no on-call hours and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace that values all backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of animals while working in a fulfilling role.
- Qualifications: Licensed veterinarian with surgical experience and a passion for animal care.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that 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 through a variety of community support services.
As a Locum Veterinarian, you will have a direct impact on reducing the pet population and supporting our purpose of keeping pets and people together. 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.
We are seeking an experienced licensed Locum Veterinarian with a love for doing surgeries, specifically spay and neuter sterilizations. The Veterinarian will provide daily care and sterilization of all surgical patients and conduct maintenance of preventative health programs and medical protocols within the clinic setting. In partnership with the clinic manager, the Veterinarian will direct the work of RVT’s, VT’s, and VA’s within the clinic.
A Typical Day:
- Performing 25 spay/neuter surgical sterilizations per day
- Examining animals pre and post-op
- Provide recommendations for follow up care
- Supervise the handling and recording of controlled substances by veterinary technicians
- Ensuring that equipment, medications, and medical supplies are available and stored in a safe and appropriate manner including safe disposal of narcotics
- Ordering and dispensing medical supplies
- Ensuring Ontario SPCA policies and procedures related to infection control are followed
- Actively support clinic staff and volunteers, and promote the development of skills related to the advancement of our goals and mission
- Direct the work and provide feedback to RVT’s, VT’s and VA’s in the clinic
Set up for Success:
- Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the province of Ontario
- Be a member in good standing of the CVO
- Small animal surgical experience
- Ability to perform 25 surgical sterilizations per day
- Relevant employment experience in a veterinary clinic
- Previous surgical experience and strong animal care knowledge preferably in a high-volume setting
- Ability to lift 18 kg (40lbs) and to stand for long periods
- Open daytime availability including weekdays and some Saturdays
- Previous supervisory experience an asset
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 provide accommodation during all stages of the recruitment process. If 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.
Locum Veterinarian in Newmarket employer: The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is an exceptional employer that prioritizes work-life balance, offering a fulfilling opportunity for Locum Veterinarians to make a meaningful impact on animal welfare without the burden of on-call hours. Our vibrant team culture fosters collaboration and passion for animal care, while our commitment to community support services ensures that you will play a vital role in keeping pets and families together. Join us in a rewarding environment where your skills will directly contribute to the health and happiness of animals across Ontario.
Contact Details:
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Recruitment Team
