Assistant Veterinarian

Position Title / Rank:Assistant Veterinarian
Department: Ridgetown - Academic

Position Description

The University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus invites applications for the Continuing Appointment-Track position of Assistant Veterinarian. This position is located at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus, located in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, 200km southwest of the University’s main campus. The anticipated start date for this position is March 1, 2026.

Reporting to the Director of the Ridgetown Campus, the Assistant Veterinarian is responsible for overseeing the health and care of the Veterinary Technology program's equine, and small colony animals (dogs, cats, rabbits, rats and birds). While the Veterinary Technology program has a higher focus on companion animals, knowledge of livestock, equine, laboratory, and exotic animals is encouraged. The Assistant Veterinarian will provide academic oversight to and teach in the academic programs at the Ridgetown Campus, particularly in the Veterinary Technology diploma program but may also teach in the Agriculture and Equine Care and Management diploma programs. The remaining effort is spent on professional development and service to the University, profession, and community.

Position Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent veterinary professional degree and must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the province of Ontario.
• Must be in good standing with the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (or College of Veterinary Professionals of Ontario once in effect).
• Proven expertise in clinical, surgical, laboratory and companion animal health care procedures in veterinary practice.
• Potential to excel in teaching at the diploma level in a variety of veterinary technology, agriculture and equine disciplines.
• Ability to incorporate relevant and practical experience into teaching methods.
• Ability to work collegially with multidisciplinary teams including Program Coordinators, Veterinary Technicians/Technologists, Animal Care Staff and those with other training and expertise to support animal welfare and program objectives.
• Preference may be given to candidates with experience in shelter health management, livestock health management (dairy, beef, swine, sheep and poultry) and equine health management.

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications.

About Ridgetown Campus and the University

The Ridgetown campus is located within the McKee Purchase (Treaty 2); the treaty lands of Odawa, Potawatami and Ojibwe (Anishinaabe peoples). It is recognized that the Anishinnabe, Hodinöhsö:ni' and Lūnaapéewak peoples have unique, long-standing and on-going relationships with the land in this region.

The University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus has been a leader in applied agricultural research for 100 years. The campus is located in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, one of Canada’s most important agricultural regions, producing over 70 different types of crops. Campus faculty are globally recognized as leaders in their fields, partnering closely with producers to solve real-world problems. They share their expertise with students inside the classroom and on our 180-hectare campus and research plots which offer exceptional hands-on learning opportunities.

The University of Guelph resides on the traditional lands and territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and Huron Wendat. These lands are now home to a rich diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. We offer our respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbours and affirm our responsibility to realize our commitments to reconciliation through ongoing action. We are guided in this work by Bi-Naagward | It Comes into View, the Indigenous Initiatives Strategy.

The University of Guelph is the third largest employer in Guelph, a city of over 144,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across more than 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our University community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.

Application Process

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page to be considered as an internal applicant. SuccessFactors: Career Opportunities (sapsf.com)

Assessment of applications will begin on January 5, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should create an account on https://careers.uoguelph.ca/ and apply for the advertised faculty position (Requisition ID #1813) by submitting the following materials (in an integrated single PDF file):

1. Letter of interest
2. Teaching philosophy statement (maximum 1 page)
3. Equity, diversity and inclusion statement: Describe the strategies you will use to foster inclusion and support a diverse community in your classrooms (maximum 1 page)
4. Curriculum vitae
5. Names and contact information of three references

Applications should be addressed to the attention of:

Dr. Paul Luimes

Associate Director, Academic Quality and Student Success

University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus

Date Posted: 12/03/2025
Deadline: 01/05/2026 or until a suitable candidate is found.

This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA).

The University of Guelph commits to fostering inclusive excellence through promoting Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Inclusion is a core pillar of Our Time, our strategic plan, which pledges to “transform our human resources, governance and student services and practices across the University to enable us to recruit a diverse student, faculty and staff body and support them in achieving their personal, professional and scholarly goals.” The University commits to creating and maintaining “equitable work environments that empower us in our pursuit of student, faculty and staff success, research excellence, innovation and impact.”

The University of Guelph invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We strongly welcome and encourage applications from members of designated groups in employment, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.

The University of Guelph recognizes that career paths can be diverse and career interruptions may occur. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like considerations given to the impact of any circumstances, such as (but not limited to) those due to health and/or family reasons, that may have affected an applicant’s record of achievement. You are not required to disclose these circumstances in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these circumstances do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing medical accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing medical accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting Jennifer Mullen at [email protected].