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Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Location: 

Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1

Primary Category Page:  Staff and Management
Division:  Health Sciences Centre
Requisition ID:  2353

 

Department: Hospital Operations

 

Temporary part-time from 05/04/2026 to 11/03/2026 
(Less than 24 hours a week)

 

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General Purpose
Reporting to the Supervisor, 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 assigned to the Companion and Large Animal Surgery but may be required to support other units in times of operational need. The OVC HSC has a varied patient base, thus RVTs may be assisting activities relating to both companion and large animals.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction/supervision of a clinician, the key areas of responsibility include:
  1. Excellent communication skills, ability to work independently and think critically
  2. Coordinate patient care and communicate effectively with service areas regarding patient’s status, care procedures and location in hospital
  3. Maintain accurate and complete medical records ensuring patient/client confidentiality
  4. Observe and evaluate the health status of patients, administer prescribed drugs/therapeutic treatments, collect samples, perform diagnostic testing and assist with patient restraint
  5. 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
  6. Assist clinicians with surgical procedures; monitor patient for changes in body functions and vital signs
  7. Provide technical support and functional guidance to veterinary students, graduate students, clinicians (faculty and veterinarians) and staff

 

Requirements

  • 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) 
  • One year prior experience working as an RVT
  • Demonstrated proficiency in communication, organizational skills, and ability to mentor students 
  • Flexibility in scheduling availability is required. The incumbent will be required to work a variety of shifts including days, nights, and on call shifts

 

Employee Type: Temporary  
Hourly rate: Enter $34.95 - $39.02 per hour

 

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:04/15/2026 
Close Date: 05/06/2026 

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