ontario animal welfare specialist Jobs – 8 Openings This Week

Companion Animal Technician
Lakehead University —Thunder Bay, ON
- $71,673.21–$89,591.49 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
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Semex —Kemptville, ON
- $23 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Mechanical knowledge
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Semex —Kemptville, ON
- $23 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Mechanical knowledge
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Animal Care Technician II Research Vivarium
Unity Health Toronto —Toronto, ON
- Full-time
- Teaching
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Large Animal Technician
Lakehead University —Thunder Bay, ON
- $71,673.21–$89,591.49 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Communication skills
3d

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Animal Care Technician II Research Vivarium
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Companion Animal Technician

Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON

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Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
3 days ago

Skills

Doctoral degree
Organizational skills
Communication skills

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Science & Environ Studies

Thunder Bay

Full-time

Permanent

Overview

This position will be posted until filled.

Lakehead University invites applications for a Companion Animal Technician to support companion animal teaching within the Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP). This role supports clinical skills instruction, live-animal teaching, and professional communications laboratories within the Animal Education Facility.

This role will contribute to the delivery of the accredited veterinary curriculum within the CDVMP at Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay campus, working collaboratively within a team-taught curriculum delivery model alongside OVC faculty colleagues. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Veterinary Science, the Companion Animal Technician supports student learning through laboratory demonstration, coordination of live-animal labs involving privately owned dogs, and management of companion animal teaching facilities. The role works closely with faculty, veterinary coaches, and students to ensure safe and effective learning environments.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and support companion animal laboratories in clinical medicine, anaesthesia, surgery, pathology, and professional communications
Coordinate recruitment, scheduling, intake, care, and discharge of privately owned dogs used in teaching
Support communications labs by coordinating simulated clients and veterinary coaches
Prepare and maintain clinical skills laboratories and dog housing facilities
Support independent student practice sessions and supervised live-animal labs
Ensure compliance with animal welfare, safety, and institutional protocols
Assist with OSCEs, outreach, recruitment, and departmental activities
Support training and orientation of part-time demonstrators and facility users

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Diploma from an accredited Veterinary Technician program
Successful completion of the VTNE and OAVT ethics exam
Current OAVT registration
Experience in companion animal practice and clinical skills instruction
Strong communication and organizational skills
Valid Ontario driver’s licence and adequate rabies titre
Completion of mandatory safety training upon hire

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience in dentistry, surgery, anaesthesia, or clinical practice preferred
Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credentials are considered an asset

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.

We appreciate your interest; Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or [email protected] to make appropriate arrangements.

Benefits Information

Why Lakehead

Salary:

Level D: $71,673.21 - $89,591.49

Contact Information:

[email protected]

Reference Number:

GEN-26-27

Salary:

Level D: $71,673.21 - $89,591.49

Yes, eligible for benefits

Contact Information:

[email protected]

Reference Number:

GEN-26-27

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