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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.

Position: 1 Full Time Location of work: 5028 Clarence Avenue South

The Role

The successful candidate will be part of a management team, all of who are accountable for, oversight and care of our staff, our animals and our facilities. You will be an integral part of managing, developing and maintaining a positive community relations strategy. You will assist in all aspects of our operations and will train all roles; this will include our pound services, animal care and wellness, as well as shelter services and field services. You will work primarily in animal care and wellness. We are looking for a leader who is also a team player; who works with our staff, helping them grow and develop their skills and abilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Working with our management group, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Communication with our management team and staff regarding daily challenges, ongoing shelter operation needs and issues in a positive and consistent way.
• Fostering and encouraging a strong team dynamic within our employee group.
• Coordination of our foster programs; internally, with our care team and externally, with our foster parents.
• Maintenance of legal records specific to bylaw enforcement, animal care and animal treatment and administration of medications.
• Oversight of animal welfare throughout our facility and adherence with SVMA guidelines, and the Canadian Shelter standards.
• Tracking and reporting on the implementation and maintenance of standard operating policies/procedures and related programs in our facility.
• Evaluation of new animals at the time of intake both for behavior and health alongside our Animal Care team and Officers. Generating vet referrals for these animals as needed and any related communication specific to care.
• Coordination of surgical appointments and related preparation.
• Communications with our Prosecutor’s Office regarding Bylaw enforcement matters.
• Assisting with euthanasia of animals under the directive of our veterinarian and in conjunction with the Animal Protection Act.
• Assisting with social media posts and website updates.
• Monitoring the facility, equipment and supplies and ensuring maintenance is met if required, generally through a service provider.
• Ensuring the delivery of contractual requirements related to municipal animal services
• Representing SACA in a professional and knowledgeable manner.
• Covering for other managers and staff, during periods of absence, as assigned.

What you will bring to the job:

• A diverse resume of skills and abilities, showing managerial, technical, social and clerical skills. Your resume should show an ability to multitask, while working, independently and efficiently in a timely manner.
• 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.
• A means of commuting to our location and a valid drivers license
• A clean criminal record check
• Business operations experience from a managerial or supervisory perspective.
• Animal handling experience, time management, budgetary, and decision making skills are all essential.
• Report writing abilities and experience speaking to groups of people
• Conflict management skills.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Vet Tech in Saskatchewan
• Management experience beneficial.
• Business operations experience, including computer skills required.
• Provision of a Driver’s Abstract Required.

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to walk and/or stand on your feet throughout a normal workday required.
• Physical ability to lift and carry 40 pounds regularly.
• Working conditions include working alone, working outside in varying weather conditions, frequent interruptions, and some evening meetings.

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.

Pay Range: $28-$31

Schedule:

The animals in our care require attention seven days a week. Given that our animal intakes continue over statutory holidays the position may require weekend and 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

Our City Pound Location 
5028 Clarence Ave South
Grasswood Sask.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

We thank you for your interest in the position, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Position Start Date: Nov. 12, 2025 Application Deadline: Nov. 3, 2025 ****Apply early – The position may be filled prior to the application deadline.