Registered Veterinary Technician - Intensive Care Unit

University of Guelph; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician to join the Intensive Care Unit team. The RVT will support ICU patients, coordinate care and communicate with other hospital areas, ensuring accurate records and high standards of client service.

Primary duties include administering treatments, assisting with anesthesia, mentoring students and collaborating with clinicians. Experience in anesthesia and RVT registration are required for this temporary role.

Qualifications

• Two-year college diploma and accredited RVT program.
• OAVT registration in good standing.
• VTNE completed and ethics exam passed.
• 1–2 years RVT experience; anesthesia experience preferred.
• Excellent client service and communication; ability to mentor students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building client caseload with outstanding service.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate status with hospital areas.
• Maintain medical records and confidentiality.
• Administer prescribed drugs, collect samples, and assist with anesthesia.
• Provide guidance to students and staff in ICU.

Skills

Communication

Client service

Organization

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

Two-year college diploma

OAVT registration

VTNE and ethics exam

Tools

Ezyvet

Smartflow

Asteris software

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Registered Veterinary Technician - Intensive Care Unit

Location: Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1

Primary Category Page: Staff and Management

Division: Health Sciences Centre

Requisition ID: 3012

Department: Companion Animal Hospital

Temporary part-time from 11/16/2026to05/07/2027

General Purpose

Reporting to the Supervisor, Patient Care and Service Delivery and under the direction of a clinician, the Registered Veterinary Technician (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 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) service 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

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.

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.

Review medical record, evaluate patient, prepare anesthetic protocol, induce, maintain anesthesia and recover patient under the direction of the anesthesiologist.

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-Two (1-2) years prior experience working as an RVT.

Two (2) years prior anesthesia experience as an RVT preferred.

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 Ezyvet, Smartflow, Asteris software is preferred.

Flexibility in scheduling availability is required. The incumbent may be required to work a variety of shifts including evenings, overnights and weekends.

The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of rabies titre.

Employee Type: Temporary
Hourly rate: Enter $34.95 to $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:10/07/2026
Close Date:11/06/2026