RVT

Agency: Saskatoon Animal Control Agency

Contact Person(s): Heather/Eva

Position: 1 Full Time or 1 Casual/Part Time

Location: 5028 Clarence Avenue South

Pay Range: Starting at $23/hr

Position Start Date: Immediately

Application Deadline: November 3, 2025

****Apply early – The employer has indicated that the position may be filled prior to the application deadline.

About our agency

Saskatoon Animal Control Agency (SACA) has been actively involved in our community since 2004 providing animal control services to the City of Saskatoon. In this role we work to mediate conflict between neighbors, rescue strays, return lost pets, educate irresponsible owners and attend to concerns regarding aggressive animals. In January of 2024 our role will expand to provide daily care for those animals found as strays and are held at the City Pound facility. We are currently seeking applications for staff to help assist us in returning found strays and rehoming those that are left unclaimed at the City Pound. If you would like to join an extremely dedicated team striving to ensure the wellbeing of the community members and the animals within it then this is the place!

The Role

We are currently looking for a permanent full-time and part time casual Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team of animal care professionals.

Our RVTs work to provide medical care to stray animals found and impounded under our municipal bylaws. Our RVT will also work with animals who have passed the impoundment holding period and are currently adoptable or heading to foster care.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• The technical skills needed to work independently and efficiently
• An ability to recognize the unique environment and challenges that the shelter provides.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to both lead and follow; with an ability to assess the situation and determine which is beneficial based on circumstance.
• Registration as a Vet Tech in Saskatchewan and references confirming good standing
• A means of commuting to our location
• A clean criminal record check
• Clinical experience is preferred.
• Emergency experience is an asset.
• Shelter experience is an asset.

Duties and Responsibilities

Working alongside our Vet and Animal Care team, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Evaluation of new animals at the time of intake. Generating vet referrals for these animals as needed and any related communication specific to care. Vaccination of these incoming animals.
• Communication with adoptive families and foster homes over the phone, email, and in person regarding past medical history and medical plan moving forward (if required).
• Ongoing physical examinations and assessments, beyond those completed at intake.
• Completion of animal treatments using directive from our veterinarian.
• Maintenance of records specific to animal care and treatment and administration of medications.
• Performance of in-house diagnostics.
• Euthanasia of animals under the directive of our veterinarian and in conjunction with the Animal Protection Act.
• Coordination of surgical appointments and related preparation.
• Facilitation, instruction and communication with our animal care team regarding the animals within the shelter and general care.
• Other duties as required.

Note: an optional on call opportunity exists for the right candidate (with opportunity for additional wages)

Benefits:

Our rate of pay will be adjusted to reflect the experience brought to the position. Our compensation package also includes:

• A health benefits package.
• Paid membership dues.
• Uniform and equipment provided.
• Discounts on personal pet food.
• Continuing education opportunities.

Schedule:

The animals in our care require attention seven days a week. The permanent FT RVT position will be offered preferential weekday hours. The permanent PT positions will provide coverage of weekend shifts. Given that our animal intakes continue over statutory holidays either position may require stat. holiday work.

How to Apply:

We welcome diversity, value difference, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and ask that they be remitted either by email at president@saskatoonanimalcontrol.ca or in person, at

Saskatoon Animal Control Agency
5028 Clarence Ave South
Grasswood Saskatchewan

Apply by: November 3rd, 2025

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

We thank you for your interest in the position, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.