Veterinary Technician 1

Position Details

• Job Category: Animal Care & Control
• Division & Section: Municipal Licensing & Standards, MLS Toronto Animal Services
• Work Location: 1300 Sheppard Ave West
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary (18 month) Vacancy
• Hours & Shift Information: 10-hour rotating shift, 7 days per week, 80 hours in a 2-week pay period
• Affiliation: L416 Outside
• Posting Period: 21-Aug-2026 to 21-Sept-2026
• Number of Positions Open: 1

Job Summary

The Municipal Licensing & Standards Division supports the City of Toronto as a safe, vibrant, creative and clean community by providing bylaw administration and enforcement services, primarily in three main areas: business licensing, enforcement and permitting; property enforcement; and animal care and enforcement.

Reporting to the Manager, Animal Services, the Veterinary Technician 1 will provide work direction and guidance to the Veterinary Technician 2 staff to meet clinic, shelter and capacity for care standards. The Veterinary Technician 1 monitors the clinic/shelter operations' daily activities, oversees and participates in daily care of animals at the clinics and shelter. Also, assists and performs treatments, surgical and dental procedures, including dental x-rays, and keeps the veterinarian and/or manager informed of any issues.

Major Responsibilities

• Organizes and directs the daily clinic/shelter operations' activities.
• Monitors activities to ensure all scheduled treatments are performed and keeps veterinarian/manager informed.
• Oversees and participates in daily care of animals including feeding, watering, grooming and maintaining sanitary conditions in the clinic/shelter.
• Assigns work, trains, instructs, and provides direction to staff in clinic/shelter operations in accordance with policies/procedures while providing updates to veterinarian or manager.
• Assists veterinarians and performs treatments, surgical and dental procedures, including dental x-rays.
• Coordinates and/or participates in events, projects, outreach (e.g. Priority Neighbourhoods), volunteer and foster programs related to Animal Services.
• Calculates dosages and administers anesthesia to surgical patients per anesthetic protocol under direction of attending veterinarian.
• Triages patients/animals as they are admitted using humane handling and restraint techniques.
• Coordinates pickup and delivery of animals to/from external veterinary clinics.
• Oversees and participates in physical and behavioural assessments of animals and performs cursory examinations upon intake.
• Identifies and reports animal health concerns to attending veterinarian or manager.
• Monitors patients during anesthesia, recovery, and treatments.
• Inputs and maintains accurate patient/animal records and required drug and surgery logs per College of Veterinarians of Ontario regulations.
• Obtains identification information by examining animals and records it into the database.
• Maintains and monitors equipment such as dishwashers, anesthetic machines, and incinerators; addresses maintenance issues and conducts inventory reviews.
• Maintains current knowledge of emergency drugs and protocols.
• Administers vaccinations, diagnostic tests, medications, treatments, and humane euthanasia as directed by attending veterinarian.
• Collects and prepares biological samples for laboratory testing.
• Performs routine internal laboratory procedures such as fecal exams and skin scrapings.
• Instructs and trains staff and volunteers on clinic/shelter operations and policies while maintaining a positive team environment.
• Reports problems to veterinarian or manager as per policies and procedures.
• Assists in development of operating policies and procedures.
• Provides client services in person, by telephone, and email to members of the public, community partners, and staff.
• Completes reports and forms including statistics, staff issues, and accident/incident reporting.
• Promotes responsible pet ownership through Animal Services programs and initiatives.
• Assists associate staff and volunteers in skill development.
• Follows health and safety regulations to ensure equipment and work areas are clean and sanitary.
• Follows policies and procedures to ensure quality client service.
• Collaborates with volunteers and staff to foster a team environment.
• Maintains City records and information in data management systems while protecting confidentiality related to personal information and Animal Services.
• Attends job-related training.
• Provides services including animal intake, claims, searches, adoptions, registrations, and handles receipt transactions.
• Prepares and reviews invoices.