RVT CA Wards: Companion Animal Care Team (Temporary FT)

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Guelph's Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre seeks a Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join the Companion Animal Hospital team on a temporary full-time basis from 11/09/2026 to 06/30/2027.

You will assist with surgeries, patient care, and teaching; requires VTNE, OAVT registration, and strong customer service. The role supports both companion and large animals as needed.

Qualifications

• Two year college diploma in veterinary technology.
• OAVT registration in good standing; VTNE completed.
• Proven customer service skills and ability to mentor students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building client caseload through outstanding service.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate with service areas.
• Recover and monitor post-operative patients and sedation.
• Prepare patients for surgery and set up surgical suites.
• Assist clinicians with surgeries and monitor vital signs.
• Provide guidance to students and staff; maintain medical records.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year Veterinary Tech diploma

OAVT registration

VTNE certification

Tools

Hospital Management Information System

Job description

The University of Guelph's Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre seeks a Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join the Companion Animal Hospital team on a temporary full-time basis from 11/09/2026 to 06/30/2027.

You will assist with surgeries, patient care, and teaching; requires VTNE, OAVT registration, and strong customer service. The role supports both companion and large animals as needed.