Registered Veterinary Technician - Intensive Care Unit

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

Job summary

The University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) for the Intensive Care Unit. The role supports ICU duties and may assist other units as needed, with a varied patient base including companion and large animals.

Strong client service, anesthesia experience, and ability to mentor students are essential. Two-year college diploma and OAVT registration are required, along with VTNE completion.

Qualifications

• Two year college diploma.
• 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).
• VTNE and the OAVT ethics exam completed; OAVT registration required.
• 1–2 years prior experience working as an RVT.
• 2 years prior anesthesia experience as an RVT preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in customer service and communication; ability to mentor students in a team environment.
• Familiarity with Ezyvet, SmartFlow, Asteris software preferred.
• Flexibility in scheduling including evenings, overnights, and weekends.
• Must provide proof of rabies titre.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building client caseload through outstanding client service.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate patient status with service areas.
• Maintain accurate medical records with patient/client confidentiality.
• Observe and evaluate patient health; administer prescribed drugs and tests.
• Review medical records, prepare anesthesia protocol, induce and recover patients.
• Provide technical guidance to students, clinicians, and staff.

Skills

Client service

Anesthesia experience

Mentoring

Documentation

Education

Two-year college diploma

Tools

Ezyvet

SmartFlow

Asteris

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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