Interested in a Career with Us?

At Lions Foundation of 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 sectors

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
• Salary: Starting at $41,000/ year