Are you a compassionate veterinary professional looking to make a meaningful impact? Claire Place Veterinary Hospice is seeking a dedicated and empathetic Veterinary Technician to support our growing in-home end-of-life services.
If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families, we'd love to hear from you!
To ensure our staff can remain focused on patient and client care, we kindly ask that all inquiries and applications be submitted through the posting rather than contacting the office directly. Applications sent to the office may not be considered.
About Us
Claire Place is a mobile veterinary service dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care for companion animals in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. We specialize in hospice and palliative care as well as gentle in-home euthanasia, ensuring pets spend their final moments in a familiar and comforting environment. Our mission is to support families through this difficult time with empathy, professionalism, and respect, offering guidance and care tailored to each pet’s unique needs.
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician to work on a casual to part-time basis, requiring a minimum of one weekday shift. Preference will be given to applicants with consistent weekday availability - ideally Wednesdays and Thursdays. Potential for full-time hours for the right candidate. You will work with a veterinarian in clients' homes to provide end-of-life care in the Ottawa-Gatineau area.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend appointments in clients homes alongside the veterinarian
- Assist the DVM with patient care and handling
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records and drug logs
- Communicate effectively and compassionately with clients
- Continuing education on hospice, palliation and end-of-life care is encouraged
- Assist with quality of life and euthanasia appointments
- Provide patient care and transport post euthanasia
- Restock medical supplies
- Drug calculations, sedation preparation and administration
Qualifications and Skills
Required
- Veterinary Technician Diploma
- 3+ years of experience as a veterinary technician
- Excellent IV catheter placement skills
- Valid driver’s licence
- Own reliable vehicle capable of accommodating large dogs/stretchers
- Proficiency with AI-assisted medical records
- Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 25kg
- Comfortable working both independently and within a team
- Availability for some evening and weekend shifts
Preferred
- Compassionate and caring
- Independent thinker with strong teamwork skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proactive, flexible, and innovative approach to patient care
- Ambition and enthusiasm for advancing end-of-life services
- Bilingualism is an asset
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage plus mileage reimbursement
- Paid lunch breaks
- Continuing education opportunities
- Team-building events
- Meaningful and fulfilling work
Hours
- Casual (1 shift per week)
- Part time (2 - 3 shifts per week)
- Full-time (approximately 40 hours per week
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Commuter benefits
- Company events
- Mileage reimbursement
Application question(s):
- What motivated you to apply to this positon?
Experience:
- veterinary technician: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- driver's licence (required)
- diploma in veterinary technology (required)
Work Location: In person
