Animal Health Technician

Community Services/Riverview Park & Zoo - Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services Division
1 Vacancy, Temporary up to 18 Months | IBEW Local 636
Competition # 26-T-55

Located on the historic, 386-kilometreTrent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawartha tourism region, Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting. The city has been named one of 52 destinations to visit in 2025 by the New York Times.

The City has been shaped by its connection to the waterway, nature, and by the people who call it home. Peterborough is a community of doers and dreamers that are resourceful, passionate, creative and brimming with local pride.

Before it was ever known as Peterborough, this land was called Nogojiwanong – Ojibwe for “the place at the foot of the rapids.” Today, the city remains continuously in motion, guided by a deep sense of community and connection. The City is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, known collectively as the Williams Treaty First Nations.

Job Details

The Animal Health Technician participates in the daily care of the animals in the zoo collection including preparing diets/feeding the animals according to the prescribed schedule; cleaning and disinfecting holdings, exhibits and service areas and participating in the management of animal data files. The secondary function associated with this position is to ensure the well-being of the animals of the zoo’s collection by providing preventative and emergent health care. This will include scheduling and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian, providing basic emergency care, nursing and intensive care for the zoo’s animal collection. The position includes regular weekend & holiday shifts on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

Requires completion of a Veterinary Technician Diploma combines with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a zoo or comparable animal care environment supported by strong knowledge of biology, zoology, and animal husbandry. The successful candidate will be skilled in handling and assessing a variety of species, familiar with proper animal care procedures, and knowledgeable about safety protocols, OHSA, and WHMIS. Proficiency with MS Office and animal management systems such as ZIMS, ISIS, and MedARKS is also required.

Hourly Rate

$31.58 - $39.33

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to submit 1 file containing a résumé and cover letter (ensure your name is in the title of the document), quoting file number 26-T-55 on the file as well as in the subject line, no later than 11:59 p.m. on April 17, 2026, to, recruiting@peterborough.ca.

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