Northern College is seeking a Veterinary Technician – Kennel Duty in our Veterinary Sciences department. The successful candidate will possess experience in providing animal care professionally, effective inter-personal skills including problem solving, conflict management, decision making, effective communication skills (verbal and written), and computer skills (MS Office Suite).

At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams.

Reporting to the Dean of Science, the successful incumbent will be working under the direction of the full-time Registered Veterinarian Technician of the School of Veterinary Sciences. The incumbent will be responsible for mainly alternating weekends and/or occasionally alternate shifts overseeing the care of colony animals for the Veterinary Science programs and the students doing kennel duty. The incumbent, in collaboration with the School of Veterinary Sciences personnel, will be responsible for (what follows is a partial list of duties).

What you will be doing:
• Responsible for morning and evening Kennel Duty shift coverage in the Veterinary Sciences Centre on alternating weekends and/or weekday afternoon shifts when full-time and regular part-time support staff Veterinary Technicians are not available;
• Ensure that students are following proper protocols, rules and safe processes for the administration of
medications, feeding, cleaning and care of animals when on Kennel Duty;
• Assist the veterinarian with the administration of vaccines and the medical care of animals and ensure that animal care records are maintained accurately; and
• Perform light cleaning duties.

What you will need to be considered:
• 2-year diploma from Veterinary Sciences Technician program; preferably a member in good standing with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (RVT); and
• Minimum (2) years of practical experience working as a member of a team practicing professional level
communications and animal care in a veterinary hospital setting.

What Northern has to offer:
• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Wellness programs; and
• Employee Assistance Program.

The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal reference check.

As part of Northern College’s action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply.

Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services department. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Northern College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

To apply, submit your covering letter and resume online at www.northerncollege.ca/careers/

CLASSIFICATION: Part Time Support Staff

STATUS: Casual (Call-In)

STAGE: Internal/External

CAMPUS: Haileybury

STARTING SALARY: $23.04

START DATE: Immediately - Until Aug. 31, 2025

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

HOURS OF WORK: 0-24 hrs/wk

COMPETITION#: 24-52