Animal Health Technician

Location: 

Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1

Primary Category Page:  Staff and Management

Division:  OVC Academic

Requisition ID:  2270

 

Department: Clinical Studies
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

 

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General Purpose

The Department of Clinical Studies is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to assist the department faculty and staff with the mission of improving individual animal health by educating outstanding veterinarian students and advancing knowledge in the field of veterinary medicine.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

The position will be primarily assigned to participate in veterinary teaching laboratories in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program. Under the supervision of department Faculty (Academic Coordinator) and the Managers, Clinical Skills Learning, the key areas of responsibility will include:

• Instruction of technical skills including medical procedures, anesthesia, surgical asepsis. and small animal dentistry to DVM students
• Administrative tasks including communicating with shelters to identify and schedule animals, keep veterinary medical logs, and other records up to date.
• Resource management for learning laboratories and research in Department of Clinical Studies
• Assisting in the admission, care and discharge of companion animal (CA) patients and teaching animals
• Assisting in performing anesthesia and pain management of CA patients
• Providing technical support and functional guidance to veterinary students, graduate students, clinicians (faculty) and staff.

 

Requirements

Requirements for this position include:

• Successful completion of an accredited Veterinary Technician program recognized by the Ontario Association for Veterinary Technicians.
• Successful completion of the Veterinary Technician Examination (VTNE) and the OAVT mandatory ethics exam.
• OAVT registration is required.
• A minimum of 3 years prior experience working as a Registered Veterinary Technician is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong experience performing restraint and anesthesia in companion animals; possess a deep understanding of anesthetic equipment and be capable of trouble shooting as needed, ability to problem solve and manage multiple cases concurrently while overseeing students; experience performing dental imaging and cleaning; experience with instruction of DVM students in a course and clinical context.
• A protective rabies titre is required.

 

The incumbent will be expected to work a 35-hour work week.

 

Employee Type: Regular 
Position Number: 10925572 
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: 03/23/2026  
Closing Date: 03/30/2026  

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