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RVT - CA Wards

@ University of Guelph

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Guelph, Ontario

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Overview

The University of Guelph is hiring a temporary full-time Registered Veterinary Technician for the Companion Animal Wards of the Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre, from 11/09/2026 to 06/30/2027, covering a regular incumbent's absence. The work is hands-on clinical support: patient care, surgery preparation, monitoring and client service, with rotating shifts including evenings, nights and weekends. The pay band is Band 7 under the USW Local 4120 wage grid.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and recover post-operative and sedated patients
  • Prepare patients and surgical suites, assist clinicians in surgery
  • Administer treatments, collect samples and perform diagnostic tests
  • Maintain medical records and coordinate patient care
  • Provide client service and support students and staff

Requirements summary:

  • Two-year college diploma from an accredited veterinary technician program
  • Full OAVT membership in good standing
  • Passed VTNE and OAVT ethics exam
  • One year of prior RVT experience
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Availability for days, evenings, nights and weekends

Tools & skills

Hospital Management Information SystemFlexible endoscopesSurgical instruments
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-03
First seen by our source
2026-11-04
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Laboratory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsRVT, VTNE, OAVT ethics exam, Rabies titre
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyVeterinary technology

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Job description

Department: Companion Animal Hospital
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

Temporary full-time from 11/09/2026 to 06/30/2027

Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.
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General Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Patient Care and Service Delivery and under the direction of a clinician, the RVT participates as a member of the healthcare team of the Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre.

This position will be primarily assigned to the Companion Animal Wards but may be required to support other units in times of operational needs. The OVC HSC has a varied patient base, thus RVTs may be assisting activities relating to both companion and large animals.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in building client caseload through the delivery of outstanding client service.
  • Coordinate patient care and communicate effectively with service areas regarding patient’s status, care procedures and location in hospital.
  • Recover and monitor post-operative patients and sedation procedures.
  • Clean and process flexible endoscopes while maintaining processing equipment.
  • Provide technical support to the Canine and Feline Blood Donor programs.
  • Coordinate and provide technical support for Specialty Services.
  • Maintain accurate and complete medical records ensuring patient/client confidentiality.
  • Observe and evaluate the health status of patients, administer prescribed drugs/therapeutic treatments, collect samples, perform diagnostic testing and assist with patient restraint.
  • Prepare patients for surgery (including clipping and prepping surgical site using aseptic technique) and set up surgical suites with specialized equipment and instruments according to safety protocols.
  • Assist clinicians with surgical procedures; monitor patient for changes in body functions and vital signs.
  • Provide technical support and functional guidance to veterinary students, graduate students, clinicians (faculty and veterinarians) and staff.

Requirements

  • Two (2) year College Diploma.
  • Successful completion of an accredited Veterinary Technician program recognized by the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT).
  • Full member in good standing with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT).
  • Successful completion of the Veterinary Technician Examination (VTNE) and the OAVT mandatory ethics exam. OAVT registration is required.
  • One year prior experience working as an RVT.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in customer service: excellent communication and organizational skills particularly with respect to dealing with clients; ability to mentor students and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
  • Familiarity with common computer software including Hospital Management Information System software is preferred.
  • Flexibility in scheduling availability is required. The incumbent may be required to work a variety of shifts including, days, evenings, nights and weekends.

The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of adequate rabies titre demonstrating protective immunity following vaccination.

Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10623107

Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: Band 7
USW Local 4120 Wage Grid

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/11/2026

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